Pahalgam terror suspects may have fled to Sri Lanka, high alert at Colombo Airport

In a major development following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, intelligence sources have indicated that the suspected terrorists may have fled India via air, with Sri Lanka emerging as a possible destination. The suspects are believed to have boarded a flight from Chennai to Colombo, prompting a high-level security alert in both countries.

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Indian authorities have formally informed the Sri Lankan government about the suspected movement of the terrorists. As a precautionary measure, a high alert has been issued at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport, where security agencies are conducting thorough checks and surveillance to trace any leads.

Reports suggest the suspects may have boarded the flight from Chennai, raising serious questions about how they were able to travel from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu without detection. Investigative agencies are now trying to piece together their travel route and potential support network within the country.

The alert has triggered a coordinated response between Indian and Sri Lankan security agencies, as authorities fear the suspects could be planning further attacks or seeking refuge. Security has also been stepped up at Indian airports and border checkpoints in response to the intelligence inputs.

The cross-border dimension of the case has further heightened concerns, as officials work against the clock to prevent any further escalation in the aftermath of the Pahalgam incident.