Antiques worth millions stolen from ex-minister

Colombo: Robbers have stolen nearly Rs5.4million [Dh0.1million] worth 300-years-old wall clock and an antique oil lamp (6.5ft) also worth a few millions from the residence of former finance minister Ronie de Mel residence at Geekiyanakandawatte, Matara.

Police had found those expensive time piece and the lamp to be sold to a hardware shop for mere Rs 8,000.