A SriLankan Airlines flight arriving from Chennai was subjected to a special security operation at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (3 May) after Indian authorities flagged potential suspects linked to the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
Police Media Spokesperson confirmed that the alert was received from India, prompting Sri Lanka’s security forces to search the flight upon arrival.
In a statement, SriLankan Airlines said Flight UL 122, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, landed in Colombo at 11:59 a.m. and underwent a comprehensive inspection coordinated with local authorities. The alert was issued by the Chennai Area Control Centre concerning a suspect believed to be on board.
The airline confirmed that the aircraft was cleared following the inspection, but noted that the subsequent flight, UL 308 to Singapore, has been delayed due to the security procedures.
“SriLankan Airlines prioritizes the safety and security of all passengers and crew and remains committed to maintaining the highest safety standards,” the statement added. (Newswire)
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