Misfire at airport VIP lounge damages roof

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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.

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Ha,ha Tuesday, 30 April 2024 01:14 PM

Half baked Sri Lankan airman. Probably taken into the force on the recommendation of a politician after a back hand deal.

Gabriella Tuesday, 30 April 2024 02:35 PM

And I thought flying was dangerous !

Anthony. R Tuesday, 30 April 2024 02:47 PM

Following the ministers (Alles) advice,may be a trial run??? God save our Nation.

Respect Rule Of Law Tuesday, 30 April 2024 09:30 PM

Haha, it could be the case. If there are a few more similar shootings, very possible they are trial runs and something bigger might happen. That’s why should not give anyone the authority to use weapons as they please. Must respect the rule of law.

CURIOUS Tuesday, 30 April 2024 04:25 PM

WHY WAS HE IS THE VIP LOUNGE CARRYING A LOADED WEPON? WAS HE THERE FOR SECURITY REASONS?

Kumar Tuesday, 30 April 2024 05:30 PM

It’s not “ misfire”. The man just doesn’t know how to be careful with the weapon.

Navi Tuesday, 30 April 2024 08:46 PM

It is best that a extensive background check be conducted on this Airman including his political affiliation ect., Also, who has detailed him to man this said place of incident.

DW Wednesday, 01 May 2024 08:48 AM

This is unbelievable!!!!! How could that happen? What if someone died or seriously injured as a result? A gun cannot misfire. Obviously, the man had no proper training. Not surprised at all, given it happened in Sri Lanka.

Sambo Wednesday, 01 May 2024 09:32 AM

Thank God it did not hit a passenger. How come a gun misfires if it was not loaded.

AD Chraginton Wednesday, 01 May 2024 11:16 AM

Sad to see the comments by some silly KNOW ALLS about this incident. Whats the use of a weapon in the hands of a soldier if its without ammunition? Is the weapon to be used to pound Paddy/Rice.? Check around the records in the World to see how many such incidents has happened in the various Governmental Armed Services of the Countries. FYI, these are NOT called MISFIRES but are ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGES. fortunately NO damage done. Authourities are doing the necessary Checking why this came about. Ha, Haaaw, to the Know all Politically Biased previous commentators.

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