Basil still in Sri Lanka

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Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa who was rumored to have left Sri Lanka via the Ratmalana Airport today morning is still in the country and in hospital, after he was infected with the COVID-19 virus, airport sources have confirmed to Daily Mirror.

When Daily Mirror contacted Shehan Sumanasekara, Director of Operations of Airport and Aviation Services, he confirmed that Basil had not left the country through any of the three main airports - BIA, Mattala and Ratmalana, and such rumors were false.

Shehan said that the private jet which had left the Ratmalana Airport today morning was carrying two foreign nationals and crew members and was not transporting the former Finance Minister.

Sources further confirmed that as of now, Basil was at a private hospital in Colombo after he was admitted yesterday with the COVID-19 infection. (Jamila Husain)

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Comments - 16

Lan Saturday, 16 April 2022 02:56 PM

He and his wife are planing to ran away from Sri Lanka for some COVID treatment and good luck for them if they have such a plan . 22m Sri Lankans will be free of his mess and we hope they go for good .

Bandu Saturday, 16 April 2022 03:03 PM

In situations like this, whom do we believe?

Shaheen Saturday, 16 April 2022 03:06 PM

I hope all lawyers get together and put a case on the Rajapakshas as they are not allowed to leave the country until all cases are finished against them and they resigns from all power

Ananda Gankande Sunday, 17 April 2022 01:24 AM

Isn’t the President immune from prosecution whilst he is in office ? Correct me if I am wrong. However the rest are not immune from the laws of the country and should face justice in an open and fair hearing

stunami hora Saturday, 16 April 2022 03:13 PM

Dont let thugs go leave the country.. We have to bring all thugs into justice and give them capital punishment. All looted money MUST be returned.

Ram Saturday, 16 April 2022 03:16 PM

See how karma plays its game and end game for thease thieving family. This shows God is there and hope all of them who swindled the poor man and killed the innocent people in North South East and west will be punished by God properly.

Mm Saturday, 16 April 2022 03:34 PM

Covid ??? Yah right!!! Arrest any doctors who are lying

Karu Saturday, 16 April 2022 03:37 PM

How does the Airport sources know his health status and hospital reports

Fool Saturday, 16 April 2022 03:47 PM

Omg..so you are still in Sri Lanka playing peekaboo. Wait we are coming for you with a cage to lock you up.

Dee Saturday, 16 April 2022 07:54 PM

Oh really? Can I get you a negative report which will be in the system?

worried citizen Saturday, 16 April 2022 09:21 PM

Get well soon and wish you all the best

Izesoda Saturday, 16 April 2022 11:25 PM

Shehan Sumanasekara, Director of Operations of Airport and Aviation Services Ask yourselves how and by whom was this man appointed Director of Operations of Airport and Aviation Services, then you’ll know why the rumour is being denied.

Herman Perera Sunday, 17 April 2022 01:39 AM

DOLLAR FEVER.

Dharma Sunday, 17 April 2022 06:21 AM

Dittha-dhamma-vedaniya-kamma. And, from the Bible "It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them.” Deuteronomy 32:35.

Kaak Kaak Sunday, 17 April 2022 06:51 AM

Is this April 1st or what?

Jay Sunday, 17 April 2022 01:50 PM

Is he still alive

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