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New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Search for Pahalgam terror suspect carried out after Chennai flight landed, says Sri Lankan police
NEW DELHI: A SriLankan Airlines Chennai–Colombo flight underwent a comprehensive security inspection upon its arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Saturday, following intelligence input from India regarding the possible presence of suspected terrorists linked to the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Sources revealed that security was also heightened at Chennai Airport after authorities received an email claiming that Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives were on board a Colombo-bound SriLankan Airlines flight. This email was received after the flight had already departed for Colombo, they added. According to sources, the aircraft was thoroughly checked, no suspicious individuals were found, and the airplane was subsequently cleared for further operations. In an official statement, SriLankan Airlines confirmed that Flight UL 122, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, was subjected to a comprehensive security search upon its arrival in Colombo.
Hans India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Flight from Chennai undergoes security search in Colombo, no terror suspects found on board
Colombo: A Sri Lankan Airlines flight from Chennai to Colombo underwent "comprehensive security inspection" upon its arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport on Saturday afternoon after a reported "tip-off" from Indian intelligence authorities that suspects linked to the Pahalgam terror attack were believed to be on board. "Flight UL 122, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, arrived in Colombo from Chennai at 11:59 hrs today, underwent a comprehensive security inspection upon arrival. The search was conducted in coordination with local authorities following an alert from the Chennai Area Control Centre concerning a suspect wanted in India who was believed to be on board," reported Sri Lanka's Daily Mirror newspaper. The aircraft was cleared for further operations after a thorough inspection though the mandatory security procedure resulted in a delay to the subsequent scheduled service. Local reports cited that Sri Lanka Police, Sri Lanka Air Force, and airport security units jointly carried out the search operation. But no suspect was found. The heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack resulted in the death of 26 innocent civilians who were gunned down by four terrorists, two of them from Pakistan, after identifying their religion. India on Saturday announced to suspend exchange of inbound mails and parcels from Pakistan via air and surface routes, after banning all imports and barring Pakistani-flagged vessels from entering the ports earlier in the day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday also reaffirmed India's unwavering resolve to act decisively against terrorism and those who support it. Speaking during a joint press conference with Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, Prime Minister Modi stated, "We are firmly united in our stance against terrorism. I expressed my gratitude to President Lourenco and the people of Angola for their sympathies to those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack." "We are committed to taking firm and decisive actions against terrorists and those who support them. We thank Angola for its support in our fight against terrorism," the Prime Minister added.
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First Post
03-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Chennai-Colombo flight searched at Sri Lanka airport after intel on Lashkar operatives
Security was beefed up at Chennai Airport after authorities received an email claiming that the Lashkar operatives were on board a SriLankan Airlines flight read more Authorities at Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) thoroughly screened a Sri Lankan Airlines Chennai- Colombo flight following an intelligence input from India regarding the potential presence of five to six suspected terrorists. Earlier, security was beefed up at Chennai Airport after authorities received an email claiming that the Lashkar operatives were on board a SriLankan Airlines flight. This email was received when the flight had already departed for Colombo. The aircraft was thoroughly checked and no suspicious individual was found. It was later cleared for further operations. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In an official statement, Sri Lankan Airlines said that Flight UL 122, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, was thoroughly checked by security officials upon landing in Sri Lanka's Colombo. 'SriLankan Airlines wishes to inform the public that Flight UL 122, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, which arrived in Colombo from Chennai at 11:59 hrs today (3 May), was subjected to a comprehensive security search upon arrival," the statement read. 'This was carried out 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," it added. 'The safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority, and we strive to ensure that the highest standards of safety are consistently maintained," it read. On April 22nd, terrorists opened fire in the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of 26 people. Most of the victims were tourists, making it the deadliest attack in the area since Article 370 was removed in 2019. A group called The Resistance Front (TRF), which is linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a banned organisation based in Pakistan, said they were responsible for the attack. However, days later, the group said it had nothing to do with the attack and one of its digital platforms was hacked earlier. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The attack has led to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with New Delhi having taken several punitive measures to impose cost on Islamabad. There are also fears that India may take a military action against its arch-rival neighbour.
United News of India
03-05-2025
- United News of India
Sri Lankan flight from Chennai searched after India flags possible Pahalgam-linked suspects on board
Colombo/New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) A Sri Lankan Airlines flight arriving from Chennai was subjected to a special search operation at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today following intelligence information received from India regarding the possible arrival of six suspects, allegedly linked to the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. According to police, the information had alleged that the suspects may have arrived in Sri Lanka onboard a flight from Chennai (UL 122) which landed at BIA at around 11.59 a.m. on Saturday. The intelligence information prompting the search operation was provided by Indian authorities, Police said. The search operation was jointly carried out by the Sri Lanka Police, the Sri Lanka Air Force, and airport security personnel. However, airport authorities said that the aircraft was thoroughly searched and that there are no reports of any suspicious persons arriving in the country on the flight in question. In a statement, Sri Lankan Airlines said Flight UL 122, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, landed in Colombo at 11:59 a.m. and underwent a comprehensive inspection coordinated with local authorities. The alert was issued by the Chennai Area Control Centre concerning a suspect believed to be on board. The airline confirmed that the aircraft was cleared following the inspection, but noted that the subsequent flight, UL 308 to Singapore, has been delayed due to the security procedures. 'Sri Lankan Airlines prioritizes the safety and security of all passengers and crew and remains committed to maintaining the highest safety standards,' the statement added. UNI RN
Mint
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
SriLankan Airlines flight from Chennai searched in Colombo after intel over ‘suspect wanted in India'
A SriLankan Airlines flight arriving from Chennai reportedly underwent a thorough search after receiving intel from India about potential suspects linked to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. As per a report by News18, the flight arriving from Chennai underwent a comprehensive search at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The report, citing a police spokesperson, said that an alert from Indian intelligence agencies alerted about six suspected terrorists being on the flight, prompting Sri Lankan authorities to conduct the search. LiveMint could not independently verify the authenticity of the report. A press release from SriLankan Airlines also seems to confirm the reports. 'SriLankan Airlines wishes to inform the public that Flight UL 122, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, which arrived in Colombo from Chennai at 11:59 hrs today (3 May), was subjected to a comprehensive security search upon arrival,' the press release said. The search was carried out 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.' After being searched thoroughly, the aircraft was cleared for further operations, the press release said. However, another flight to Singapore was delayed due to the mandatory search operation, the airline said. 'The safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority, and we strive to ensure that the highest standards of safety are consistently maintained," it added. The Indian Army has been on a high alert since April 22, launching several search operations to neutralise the terrorists following the attack in Pahalgam , in which 26 people were killed. Indian authorities have identified five terrorists — including three Pakistani nationals — behind the massacre in Pahalgam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 24 vowed to punish the terrorists behind the Pahalgam terror attack and those part of the conspiracy beyond their imagination, asserting that the country's enemies targeted not merely unarmed tourists but dared to attack India's soul. In a high-level meeting with the top defence brass on April 29, Modi asserted that the armed forces have "complete operational freedom" to decide on the mode, targets and timing of India's response to the terror attack, according to government sources. First Published: 3 May 2025, 04:51 PM IST
