Doctor who stole cash from National Hospital, arrested

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A 33-year-old doctor who was undergoing training to be a specialist was arrested with Rs.7.9 million worth of cash brought to the National Hospital, Colombo, Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon said.

He said the suspect had robbed three bags of cash while pointing a toy gun and fled the scene.

However, the suspect was arrested soon after.

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Girigoris Tuesday, 09 June 2020 09:24 PM

A young prospective Medical Specialist using a toy gun to rob ? Shocking ! Could this be an impersonator ?

Andrew Silva Wednesday, 10 June 2020 12:32 PM

How about the politicians who stole cash and who are still stealing. The police are blind sided by their power.

Gratiaen Hewa Wednesday, 10 June 2020 05:31 PM

MR.Andrew Silva, Your's is an ideal comment! Thank you!

SEYED SHERALI Wednesday, 10 June 2020 09:33 PM

Most specialists have already been robbing their patients in the guise of private channelling. Everybody robs somebody.

dr kuma mangalesh Wednesday, 10 June 2020 10:24 PM

A condition called Kleptomania should cross d mind Frontal lobe tumour exclusion by MRI is pertinent as he had all the prospect of a great bright future

Sunil Friday, 12 June 2020 08:05 AM

How can we trust GP and specialists if they have stooped to be robbers. They can introduce various treatments to make money

Bala Friday, 12 June 2020 04:12 PM

Present education set up brought all the mess up .

Kim Saturday, 13 June 2020 01:04 PM

This doctor is really multi skilled and will have no problem finding a job as a specialist

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