Five arrested for kidnapping doctor in Colombo

Five suspects including two women have been arrested for kidnapping and robbing a doctor in Cinnamon Garden in Colombo 7.

Police said the doctor, a resident of Cinnamon Garden, had been kidnapped by a group of individuals claiming that they were officials of the Walana Anti Vice Squad.

The suspects had stolen a gold ring, Rs. 2,600 and had also demanded hundred thousand rupees from the doctor.

Police said the arrested suspects aged between 17 and 50 were identified as residents of Panadura.

They were to be produced in Courts. (Darshana Sanjeewa)