Sri Lanka Air Force deployed for expressway rescue operations

Colombo, April 19 (Daily Mirror) - The Sri Lanka Air Force has been deployed to assist in rescue operations along the country’s expressway network, according to Air Force Media Spokesperson Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura.

He said that the responsibility for these operations was officially assigned to the Air Force from April 17.

Previously, rescue and emergency response duties on expressways were handled by officers of the Police Special Task Force. Under the revised arrangement, the Air Force will now manage rescue operations on the Katunayake–Kottawa and Kottawa–Mattala sections of the expressway network, while the STF will continue operations on the Mirigama expressway segment.

Air Force personnel have been stationed at several key نقاط along the expressways, including Seeduwa, Galanigama, Kurundugahahetekma, Pinnaduwa, and Sooriyawewa, to ensure rapid response during emergencies.