A Large Piece Of Metal Believed To Be Of An Aircraft Had Been Recovered From Eastern Sri Lankan Seas

A large piece of metal believed to be a part of an Aircraft had been recovered this morning (23)after it washed ashore at the Kaludawali Beach in Kalawanchikudi,Batticaloa District(Eastern Province).

The 15 foot long Metal Piece which is in a cylinder shape  had been recovered as per a tip received from a fishermen in the area according to Sri Lanka Navy.The Metal Piece was taken to the Trincomalee Naval Base it has been reported.

Authorities suspected that it might be a part of an Indian Coast Guard Observation Craft which disappeared few months ago at  Palk Strait.

The investigations on the piece of Metal is due to be carried out by Sri Lanka Air force.