Tuesday, July 4, 2017 - 01:00
Three arrested with forged currency
Three men were arrested with forged currency notes. One was arrested in Naththandiya, Marawila on a tip-off received by Marawila Police, police said. A Rs. 5,000 counterfeit currency note was found with him. Two others were nabbed along with 16 counterfeit Rs. 5,000 notes, police said. The suspects aged 21 and 37 are residents of Naththandiya and Thoduwawa. Marawila Police are investigating.
Fire erupts in forest reservation
A sudden fire had erupted in the Millakaley forest reservation area in Moneragala. Moneragala Police were able to douse the fire assisted by residents in the area. Over 20 acres were destroyed in the blaze, police said. Police are yet to identify the cause.
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