SRI LANKA LEAVING NO STONE UNTURNED TO ENSURE MAXIMUM SECURITY AT ITS AIRPORT
March 1st, 2009
BY MUNZA MUSHTAQ
As Sri Lanka's military makes its final thrust against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the country's government is trying hard to ensure the safety of its only international airport and its passengers, because of an enduring risk of attack from the separatist group.
With the recession biting hard and military spending spiralling, Sri Lanka has faced difficulties importing the latest high technology devices which could ensure a smoother screening process within the airport.
Instead, a specialised military unit has been detailed to ...
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