Airmen not returning due to pressure: MEA

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The Ministry of External Affairs dismissed the claims made by the Indian media that the Lankan Airmen sent to South India for training were returning to Sri Lanka due to political pressure from elements in Tamil Nadu.

"This is not true, they have completed their first phase of training in Chennai and will now travel to Bangalore for the second phase of training. There is no question of political pressure," Public Communication Director General Sarath Dissanayake told Daily Mirror today.

The nine Airmen had been sent to the Indian Air Force Station at Tambaran in Tamil Nadu for their first phase of training. (DS)

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pee da mossa Friday, 06 July 2012 04:40 PM

No need of Hanuman training for Ravana clansmen.

Jeevan Friday, 06 July 2012 05:38 PM

We know that!

Saskia Friday, 06 July 2012 06:04 PM

Is it? will they go back to Bangalore for the second session? Lets wait.

Nodrog Saturday, 07 July 2012 03:30 AM

We were unceremoniously booted out. Are we going to take this insult lying down as usual??

Calistus Jayatilleke Saturday, 07 July 2012 03:33 AM

Of course, we have heard things like this before : credibility is very low now.

najeeb Saturday, 07 July 2012 06:50 AM

Latest news, Jayalalitha has demanded the central govt. NOT to give training to the Air Force personnel anywhere in India.

Punchi Putha Saturday, 07 July 2012 10:20 AM

Third phase is going to be in Sri Lanka? LoL!

Modaya Saturday, 07 July 2012 11:45 AM

What can we do ?? go to war with India ??

chooti Sunday, 08 July 2012 03:39 AM

Why not send them to China?? Ah They cannot understand chinese!!

meranchi Sunday, 08 July 2012 03:40 AM

why government understand acct like stupid....i

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