A Sri Lankan Airlines flight from Chennai to Colombo was placed under a special security operation on Saturday after Indian intelligence flagged the presence of suspected terrorists linked to the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
Indian Alert Spurs Urgent Response in Sri Lanka
According to the Sri Lankan Police, an alert was received from India’s Chennai Area Control Centre, warning about six suspected terrorists onboard the flight. Authorities swiftly coordinated with airport security to carry out a thorough search upon the aircraft’s arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
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SriLankan Airlines Confirms Security Sweep
In an official statement, SriLankan Airlines confirmed that Flight UL122, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, landed in Colombo at 11:59 AM and was immediately subjected to a comprehensive security check.
“The search was carried out in coordination with local authorities following an alert from India regarding a suspect wanted in connection with a recent terror incident,” the airline noted.
Aircraft Cleared, But Singapore Flight Delayed
While the aircraft was cleared after inspection, the rigorous procedures caused a delay to its next flight—UL308 bound for Singapore.
“Safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority,” the airline assured, emphasizing its commitment to upholding global safety standards.
Pahalgam Terror Attack: The Trigger for Global Vigilance
The security alert stems from the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were gunned down in the deadliest assault in the Valley since Article 370 was revoked in 2019.
The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy group for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility. The brutal incident led India to downgrade diplomatic relations with Pakistan, intensifying regional tension.
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