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Horana State Bank Robbed of Rs. 35 Million in Daylight Heist
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CrimeEconomyHOTWednesday, June 3, 2026

Horana State Bank Robbed of Rs. 35 Million in Daylight Heist

TLDR
  • Rs. 35M Horana bank heist: Assistant Manager arrested.

  • Security officer Gayan Sudarshana arrested for aiding heist.

  • Both remanded until June 23; close ties between them revealed.

  • Police seek CCTV footage and suspect's motorcycle.

A state bank in Horana town was the scene of a significant daylight robbery on June 3rd, with approximately Rs. 35 million reportedly stolen. The incident occurred around 2:55 PM as money bags, intended for ATMs in nearby branches, were being moved. Police state a lone suspect, who approached on foot, managed to take two bags of cash. One report indicates the theft happened as bank staff were exiting the rear of the building. Multiple police teams are actively searching for the suspect, and investigations are ongoing.

4 Updates

Update #5\u00b7 Jun 11 · 2:45 PM

The security officer arrested in connection with the Horana State Bank robbery has been further remanded until June 23 by Horana Chief Magistrate Lakmini Vidanagamage. The suspect has been identified as Gayan Sudarshana, a 43-year-old security officer residing in Bulatsingala, who was arrested for aiding the heist. The magistrate also ordered the suspect's motorcycle to be handed over and CCTV footage relevant to the incident to be submitted to the court. Investigations continue to highlight the suspect's close ties with the already arrested Assistant Manager.

Update #4\u00b7 Jun 11 · 11:16 AM

New developments in the Horana State Bank robbery reveal the arrest and remand of a bank security officer until June 23. Investigations by the Peliyagoda North Crime Division indicate this security officer had close ties with the Assistant Manager, who is also in remand. The magistrate has ordered the suspect's motorcycle to be handed over and security camera footage to be presented to the court.

Update #3\u00b7 Jun 9 · 11:37 PM

New developments in the Horana State Bank robbery reveal that the Assistant Manager, identified as 54-year-old Nandana Sarath Kumara, has been arrested and remanded until June 23. The disappearance of Rs. 35 million occurred between 02:50 and 02:55 PM as money bags, prepared by the Assistant Manager for transfer to two service centers, were being taken out of the bank with security officers. Investigations have been transferred to the Peliyagoda North Crime Division, and police intend to pursue legal proceedings under the Offences Against Public Property Act. A report on the bank's procedures has also been summoned.

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