Srilanka, March 12 -- A 65-year-old dual citizen of Sweden and Nagadweepa, Jaffna, was arrested early this morning (March 12) at Katunayake Airport for sexually assaulting passengers and flight attendants during a flight from Mumbai.

The suspect, who had been heavily intoxicated on SriLankan Airlines flight UL-144, began causing disruptions before attempting to assault two flight attendants. Aircraft security intervened, restraining him and notifying the pilot.

Upon landing at Katunayake Airport at 12:45 AM, SriLankan Airlines security officers and airport police arrested him. A medical examination later confirmed alcohol consumption.

The suspect is set to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today.

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