The Civil Security Department, celebrated the ‘Civil Defence Day’ for the third time on 13th September 2017. It coincided with a series of events conducted under the patronage of the Director General, Mr. Chandrarathne Pallegama and Mrs. Lakshmi Pallegama.
The Flag Blessing Ceremony at Sri Maha Bodhiya in Anuradhapura was conducted in a befitting manner with the participation of the Atamasthanadipathi Ven. Pallegama Siriniwasa at 0800 on 12th September.
The War Heroes Ceremony conducted in honor of 545 CSD personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice took place at the Monument in Mihintale. This preceded a Guard of Honor to the Director General.This was followed by Heel Dhane at Mihinthale.
The Additional Director General, Rear Admiral Shemal Fernando, Directors, Commanding Officers and Next of Kin of the War Heroes participated in these events.