Lester James Peiris Golden Peacock Medal Theft : 5 Suspects Arrested

The medal which was received along with the ‘Golden Peacock Award’ won by the legendary filmmaker in 1965, was reported missing from late Dr Lester James Peiris residence on May 2 during funeral activities.

However, it was subsequently found on Saturday (5) on an overhead rack of a Kollupitiya-Kaduwela (177 route) luxury private bus while investigations were launched to arrest the suspects involved.

Followed by this, five suspects were arrested by Bambalapitiya Police in connection with the theft of the Golden Peacock medal belonging to the late Dr Lester James Peiris during his funeral, the Police Spokesman said.