COLOMBO (News 1st): A group of 53 Sri Lankans have returned to Sri Lanka from Tamil Nadu, India, aboard a special repatriation flight operated by Sri Lankan Airlines.

According to Airport officials, the group included 51 adults and 02 children.

All returnees have been subjected to PCR tests at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

The group was provided with temporary accommodation at nearby hotels, according to airport officials.

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