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Amidst confusion and contradictory reports as to what was happening, the Airport Police Station opposite the VIP lounge of the BIA was being dismantled yesterday. The police, the Airport Authority and security officials gave conflicting reports as to why the station was being moved out three weeks before Commonwealth leaders arrive here for the CHOGM. Pic by N. Kumarasinghe

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