The roof of the VIP Lounge at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) sustained damage after a T-56 firearm issued to an airman on duty at the Lounge was suddenly discharged.
No one was injured in the incident that occurred at about 10.25am.
The airman whose weapon was discharged has been arrested and the Sri Lanka Air Force and Airport Police are conducting a joint investigation.
By T.K.G. Kapila
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