They had left the airport on a SriLankan Airlines flight UL-102 bound for the Maldives at 08.20 am today.

At that time, the computer system and security camera system at the airport were jammed, and the group had made arrangements to enter the aircraft through the departure terminal at Katunayake Airport.

Security forces at the Katunayake Airport are also investigating the incident. (T.K.G. Kapila)