Security beefed up at Katunayake airport for Modi’s arrival

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By T.K.G. Kapila

Colombo, April 4 (Daily Mirror) - Preparations are currently underway at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (04) for a three-day official visit.

Accordingly, the schedule of flights arriving and departing from the BIA has been slightly changed for the special flight carrying the Indian Prime Minister from Bangkok, Thailand.

In addition, a special ‘limousine’ type VIP security car has been sent to the BIA to ensure his safe travel within Sri Lanka, as well as another group of security escort vehicles to provide security for the convoy.

A fleet of helicopters belonging to the Indian Air Force too has arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Also, a large number of Indian security and intelligence officers have been deployed for duty at the Katunayake Airport and its surrounding areas.

Pictures of the Indian Prime Minister have been displayed along with the Sri Lankan and Indian national flags along the roads from the airport and the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway to Colombo.

The police are also taking steps to periodically close the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm, when the Indian Prime Minister and his entourage will arrive at the BIA.

Comments - 5

Milroy Peter Friday, 04 April 2025 05:38 PM

This is crazy only prime minister he is not God when u make big show everyone knows better to do quietly he not coming see the people just see few things and leave I don’t know why they wasting money on nonsense, Npp people didn’t vote u for do these crazy things

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Beggars cant be choosers Saturday, 05 April 2025 04:17 AM

Why dont you go and ask for some eggs and potatoes to be sent to us . Take Seeya along to support you.

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Ishanga w Saturday, 05 April 2025 05:18 AM

a PM of a major super power requires unprecedented security measures arguably more than the host country's leader. People shouldn't be narrow minded like this .

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Paul Saturday, 05 April 2025 02:16 AM

Childish comment. He is an elected PM of the republic of India. Thus expected norms between countries will have to be carried out.

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Sunil Fernando Saturday, 05 April 2025 04:14 AM

Ranil could have lent his bullet proof armoured vehicle for the visiting dignitaries use.

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