Colombo

A SriLankan Airlines flight arriving from Chennai was subjected to a comprehensive security check at Colombo on Friday, following a security alert regarding a wanted suspect issued by Indian authorities.

In a statement, the airline said that Flight UL 122, operated by aircraft registered 4R-ALS, which arrived in Colombo from Chennai at 11:59 hrs on 3 May, was subjected to a comprehensive security search upon arrival.

The search was conducted in coordination with local authorities following an alert from the Chennai Area Control Centre regarding a suspect wanted in India who was believed to be on board, the statement added.

While no threat was found during the search, the mandatory security measures led to a delay in the airline's next scheduled service, Flight UL 308 bound for Singapore.

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SriLankan Airlines assured passengers that their safety and security remain the airlines highest priority, "we strive to ensure that the highest standards of safety are consistently maintained," they said.