National Museum closed for investigations
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on March 17, 2012 - 4:39 pm
The National Museum has been closed till tomorrow (March 18) due to investigations following the robbery last night during which several valuable items were stolen, police said.
A sword, several gold coins and rings – of historical value- on display in the second floor of the museum were stolen after thieves broke into the Colombo National Museum last night.
Cinnamon Gardens Police are conducting investigations into the robbery.
Courtesy: Ada Derana
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This is not the first time such a robbery has happened. Museum director is at fault for not providing adequate security. I suspect items are stolen to order regularly to be sold abroad for a lot of money. Ultimately, all our national treasures will be stolen. What a pity!
I think the Defence Sec should now take over the control of the National Museum, which is a tourist attraction, and order adequate 24 hr security with security alarms, CCTV and security guards, who are vetted for honesty and integrity with national pride.