Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) presided over a meeting today (June 17) to address the ongoing issues concerning the perimeter fence of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA). The primary focus of the discussion was the recurring damages caused to the fence as a result of elephant intrusions in the surrounding area.
Recognising the potential threat to both airport operations and public safety, the Defence Secretary instructed all relevant stakeholders, including the Tri Forces, to take immediate remedial measures. He emphasized the importance of not only repairing the existing damages promp...