In a daring incident, a brazen thief targeted a police inspector attached to the Computer Crime Division of the Criminal Investigation Department. The incident occurred on a train journey from Colombo Fort to Kandy.
The unidentified perpetrator struck while the train was departing from Colombo Fort. Swiftly, the thief broke the gold necklace worth over two lakh rupees that the police inspector was wearing. The officer promptly reported the incident to the Colombo Fort Police, outlining the shocking event.
This audacious act has left commuters and authorities alarmed, emphasizing the need for increased vigilance and security measures to curb such incidents on public transport. Investigations are underway to apprehend the culprit and ensure the safety of passengers during their journeys.