Polonnaruwa police say that a valuable ring and cash has been stolen from Mr. Chaminda Sirisena, a brother of former President Maithripala Sirisena.

The police added that the theft was committed at a house located in Polonnaruwa Athumalpitiya area. A sapphire studded gold ring worth over Rs. 80 million as well as USD 5,000 and Rs. 100,000 in cash have been stolen.