Coats of Arms STILL MISSING from the President’S House : President’s Secretary

10 July 2023 09:31 am Views - 205

Whilst implying that some artifacts from the President’s House is still missing after a lapse of one year since the public invasion on the location in 2022, President’s Secretary issues an announcement to the public Saman Ekanayake, made a request for the return of any Coats of Arms with archaeological or artistic value that belonged to Sri Lanka’s former governors and presidents.   

“These items are sought to be handed over to the Presidential Secretariat by July 31st,” statement from President’s office said.  

During the occupation of the Colombo Fort Presidential Palace by protesters from July 9th to July 14th, 2022, various valuable artifacts and archaeological items went missing, including coats of arms associated with former governors and presidents of Sri Lanka.  Ekanayake emphasized that retaining possession of these official insignia beyond the specified period will result in legal consequences, as the unlawful possession of state property is a punishable offence.

“If anyone has information pertaining to these missing items, the President’s Secretary kindly requests that the Presidential Secretariat be contacted via the telephone number 0112354354,” the statement said adding that the public assistance is crucial in locating these coats of arms of significant national importance and their assistance is deeply appreciated.