The Mahiyanganaya Police has started an investigation regarding the theft of over Rs. 1 million worth of wires and many parts from a transformer of the Ceylon Electricity Board that is installed on Padiyathalawa Road, Mahiyanganaya.
The Mahiyangana Electricity Superintendent stated that the theft took place between 5.00 pm on the April 8 and 8.30 am on the next day (9).
This transformer is meant to supply electricity to a nearby factory. The police say that the parts of this transformer were stolen before the electricity supply was connected.
Thursday, April 13, 2023 – 01:00