Jalani Premadasa receives salute from Air Force?

The present arms is a salute position where the rifle is brought up vertically in line with the body and is usually given to the Heads of State and Members of Parliament  
When contacted SLAF spokesman, Group Captain Eranda Geeganage said the present arms salute was performed for MP G. L. Peiris who was among the group accompanying Jalani Premadasa and not for any other individual.  

However, it is evident that Jalani Premadasa was leading the group and G. L was seen walking behind her when the salute was given after which Jalani went on to be greeted as the main guest at the Palali camp and a shawl was wrapped on to welcome her.