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Misfire at airport VIP lounge damages roof

30 Apr 2024 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

By T.K.G Kapila

Katunayaka, (April 30 (Daily Mirror) - The VIP lounge terminal roof of the Bandaranaike International Airport was damaged this morning following a misfire from a T-56 type firearm belonging to an airman of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

The incident occurred at around 10.25 a.m. and damaged the roof of the terminal, but no one was hurt.

The airman was arrested by the Sri Lanka Air Force. The Katunayake Airport Police and the Sri Lanka Air Force are conducting further investigations.