The security at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake has been tightened following yesterday’s twin explosions at Brussels Airport, a source said.
New measures included increased checks on those who were entering terminals and additional patrols within the terminal buildings, said officials. Several countries around the world have also tightened or reviewed airport security following bomb explosions.
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bomb attacks in the departure hall of Zaventem airport, and a rush-hour metro train which killed at least 30 people.
Security was tighter at airports around Asia as well on Wednesday, with South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and India saying that they were deploying additional resources at the major hubs, according to media reports.
