By Roy Denish
Three passengers have reportedly been arrested following an alleged disturbance aboard a SriLankan Airlines flight from Sydney to Colombo, during which a catering trolley was pushed against an aircraft exit door, causing damage.
Three passengers of Indian origin have been arrested by Katunayake Airport Police for allegedly behaving in an unruly manner while heavily intoxicated and damaging an aircraft door aboard a SriLankan Airlines flight travelling from Sydney, Australia, to Bandaranaike International Airport.
The arrested individuals reportedly include two Indian nationals and a British citizen of Indian origin.
The incident is said to have occurred aboard SriLankan Airlines flight UL607, which reportedly departed Sydney around midnight on October 31, bound for Colombo.
According to reports, the three passengers became aggressive following a disagreement with cabin crew members over the in-flight meal service.
The confrontation allegedly escalated into a physical altercation, during which the passengers reportedly pushed a catering trolley forcefully against one of the aircraft’s main exit doors.
Police investigations reportedly established that the impact caused damage to the door.
The suspects were travelling from Sydney to Colombo, with plans to continue their journey to New Delhi, India.
Following the aircraft’s arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, airline personnel lodged a formal complaint with Airport Police.
The three passengers were subsequently arrested in connection with the alleged incident.
Further investigations are reportedly underway.
