A Canadian citizen of Sri Lankan origin passed away at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning after collapsing at the airport's Arrival Lounge.
The victim, identified as Buddhika Karunaratne (54), was originally from Beddagana.
He had arrived in the country early this morning on a flight from Qatar with his mother. Airport police said he suffered a heart attack.
The victim's body is currently at the Negombo Base Hospital and a post-mortem is to take place today.
By T.K.G. Kapila - Airport Correspondent
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