Complaint Filed with CID Over Alleged Alteration of Sri Lanka’s State Emblem on Ministry Website
January 12, LNW (Colombo): The Chairman of the Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights, Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the alleged alteration of Sri Lanka’s State Emblem on the official website of the Ministry of Public Security.
In his complaint, Dr. Sanjeewa stated that modifying the State Emblem in a manner that brings disrepute to the country constitutes a serious offence. He urged authorities to conduct a comprehensive and independent investigation and to take legal action against those responsible.
Addressing the media after submitting the complaint, Dr. Sanjeewa said the emblem displayed on the ministry’s website differed from the version approved by Parliament. He explained that the officially recognised State Emblem traditionally features the lion, the Dharma wheel, bo leaves, the full moon, as well as the sun and moon, and alleged that the altered version presents a distorted image of the national symbol.
He emphasised that such a change could not be dismissed as an act of ignorance, noting that even individuals with basic knowledge would be aware of the official design of the State Emblem. Dr. Sanjeewa described the alteration as a serious insult to the Ministry of Defence and to the Sri Lankan state.
Furthermore, he warned that the ability to modify the State Emblem—whether by someone within the ministry or by an external party—poses a grave threat to national security and the country’s reputation. He also criticised what he described as the failure of authorities to carry out thorough investigations into previous distortions found on government websites.
Dr. Sanjeewa added that at a time when the country is grappling with major challenges such as education reforms and changes in the health sector, the alteration of the State Emblem should not be treated as an isolated or minor incident.
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