HSBC bank in London apologises for display of SL flag

by admin
Aug 11, 2012
HSBC in London has “unreservedly” apologised after displaying the Sri Lankan flag in its New Malden branch, following protests from the local community.

The display drew objections from the Tamils in London, who remonstrated that the display brought back memories of rape, torture and massacres endured at the hands of a genocidal state.

Complaints from the local community, with the support of local parliamentarian Mr Edward Davey, have led to apologies from the bank and the removal of the flag.

A HSBC spokesperson said,
“The flags were meant with the very best intentions and the bank unreservedly apologises to any members of the Tamil community who were offended.”

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