Hunt on for thieves in Dambulla
Police were today hunting for two persons who are alleged to have grabbed a scooter taxi after assaulting the owner. According to police the suspects had hired the vehicle from Pettah and had proceeded towards Dambulla. Somewhere during the run the suspects are alleged to have severely assaulted the vehicle owner and driven away into the night. However they could not go far since they were unaware of the right road and in the confusion plunged into a water way. They later dumped the vehicle and fled the area, while the owner was being treated at the Dambulla Hospital, police said.