T56 stolen at riots near Parliament found

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The Navy has reportedly found the T56 that was said to have been stolen by attacking an army officer during a protest at Polduwa junction near the Parliament entrance on July 13.

The missing firearm was found under the Samanala Bridge in Diyawanna Oya in Rajagiriya towards Parliament.

The Navy Diving Force retrieved the missing T56 and an empty ammunition bag on July 23 and handed them over to the Welikada Police.

The Welikada Police are conducting further investigations into the matter.

MIAP

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