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Chopper
in President’s convoy gets bullet-holed
An Air Force helicopter, which is reported to have been a
part of the President’s convoy, was forced to land at
Arugam Bay after discovering that its fuel tank was leaking
due to a puncture made by a bullet-hole.
Air Force Spokesperson Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said
the helicopter was a part of the logistical support to the
Arugam Bay bridge opening and was not carrying the President
as was initially thought.
“The helicopter had been flying from Ampara to Arugam
Bay after being refuelled at Ampara when the pilot had noticed
that the helicopter was rapidly losing fuel. Then after landing
at Arugam Bay they have discovered the fuel tank was damaged
by a bullet,” said Nanayakkara.
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