SriLankan Airlines Flight from Chennai Searched Over Pahalgam Attack Suspect

 Colombo (The Uttam Hindu): A SriLankan Airlines flight, UL 122, arriving from Chennai, was thoroughly searched upon arrival in Colombo due to a tip-off about a suspect wanted in India. The search was conducted in coordination with local authorities. The flight, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, arrived in Colombo at 11:59 am on Sunday. After a comprehensive security search, the aircraft was inspected and cleared for further operations.

The mandatory security procedure resulted in a delay for the next scheduled service, Flight UL 308 to Singapore. The search is linked to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which occurred on April 22, killing 26 people. India has been investigating the attack and has taken measures against Pakistan, including downgrading diplomatic ties and imposing a ban on imports from Pakistan.