Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who came to Katunayake Airport to go abroad, has turned back due to protests.

It is reported that a large number of air passengers protested after his arrival. Meanwhile, immigration officials at Katunayake Airport are away from Seda Mawatha, passenger clearance.

Meanwhile, immigration officials at Katunayake Airport are away from Seda Mawatha, passenger clearance.

 Sri Lanka Immigration Officers Association President K.A.A.S. Mr Kanugala said that he took this step because there is a possibility that the former political dignitaries who have been accused may use this Silk Road clearing terminal to leave the country in large numbers.