Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who came to the airport this morning to leave for America, was turned back due to strong opposition from the staff and the people Air port sources said.
It is reported that he has entered through the Silk Road terminal, which provide privileges to passengers for his departure early this morning, but the airport staff has protested against him.
As of now, accused politicians are likely to use this terminal to leave the country, the staff has left its service. With the incident at this place people who were waiting at the air port premises also have protested against Mr. Basil Rajapaksa. So he is said to have left the air port.
He has arranged to leave in a Emirates Airline air craft and a reliable source mentioned that four business class tickets have been purchased for four family members including the former minister and one flight ticket is Rs around 3.2 millio totalling 13 million for for tickets. . However, sources at the airport state that he was allowed to board the flight.
Strong protest at Katunayaka blocks Basil’s leaving attempt
