Ja-Ela robbery: businessman dies

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The businessman who lost Rs. 7 mn in a robbery last Tuesday (28) at Ja-Ela had died of a heart attack, sources said.

An unidentified armed group arrived in a van robbed Rs. 7 mn belonging to a private firm at the Ekala junction, Ja-Ela last Friday.

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Comments - 22

Ash Friday, 07 June 2013 09:40 AM

Curse on the robbers..... what a tragedy of events...

M.O.A. Careem Saturday, 08 June 2013 02:32 PM

average has to be careful - at a time - to carry as such a colossal amount to gather - some thing like put all eggs in one basket when one travel a long journey -gone is gone......

asoka Saturday, 08 June 2013 06:42 AM

someones hard earned money they just got away like that...how much of hard work has put on by that person to earn that money...

Lakshman Gunawardena Friday, 07 June 2013 11:17 AM

He is not a businessman but a Director of an Apparel Co. A gentleman and really sad, the life long savings of his just lost & the shock was too much for him to handle. RIP my friend

Chris Friday, 07 June 2013 11:06 AM

I pray for his soul and strength to his family members. Truly saddened by this incident and condolences to the bereaved family.

sltk2004 Friday, 07 June 2013 11:09 AM

He should have taken proper precautions with such a large amount of money. Keeping or transporting such a large amount is simply asking for trouble.

BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 07 June 2013 11:04 AM

Saying this somewhat a consolation, but does this actually happen...especially in Sri Lanka. Today all our legislatures are involved insome form of criminality directly or indirectly, but are the most happiest of happy devils.

Brian Pereira Friday, 07 June 2013 11:01 AM

Please do not justify the action of robbers. If poverty can bring people's mind into this state, the entire population living in Mumbai should be robbers. Yet, they are not.............

Perumal Friday, 07 June 2013 10:57 AM

Please have mercy on them. What else can they do under the present economic circumstances for survival? Even the Police have to kill people for money!

shaaan Friday, 07 June 2013 12:00 AM

money s not evrytn.. evryone must realize dat via DM Android App

Fayad Friday, 07 June 2013 09:52 AM

Very sad news, My condolence to the family

Brian Pereira Friday, 07 June 2013 07:56 AM

What a tragedy? There is no doubt that the thieves will be haunted with immense curse forever.

IOSirisena Friday, 07 June 2013 09:34 AM

what a truly awful turn of events.

buffflo Friday, 07 June 2013 09:06 AM

Our Sympathies to the Family

janak Friday, 07 June 2013 09:05 AM

WHEN THE POVERTY INCREASE DAY BY DAY PEOPLE TRYING TO ROB

Just Another Citizen Friday, 07 June 2013 08:59 AM

R.I.P. His daughter was to get married tomorrow.

Thomas Friday, 07 June 2013 08:41 AM

My hearty condolences to the bereaved family

Justice Seeker Friday, 07 June 2013 08:29 AM

He has to otherwise that will become governments money

Fassey Friday, 07 June 2013 08:23 AM

What a tragedy. Curse of God should befall on the robbers.
Sympathies to the family. May he rest in peace.

Minan Friday, 07 June 2013 08:13 AM

Very sorry to hear that, he lost his money and he lost his life

Laminate Friday, 07 June 2013 08:12 AM

Sorry to hear about the loss! My condolence to the family....

The cool guy Friday, 07 June 2013 08:08 AM

R.I.P

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