The TULF in a press release said yesterday that the disaster relating to the Lionair flight between Palaly and Colombo which has resulted in the tragic death of around fifty five civilians and members of the crew has caused much anguish and sorrow.

The TULF extends its deepest sympathies to the nearest relations of all persons who have lost their lives in this tragedy and appeals to the government and other agencies which can be of help, to render to the next of kin, all possible assistance to salvage the bodies of those killed, so that at least the final rites could be performed in accordance with their religious beliefs.

The TULF also requests the authorities to take all appropriate action to ensure that the families of those killed in the disaster are adequately compensated for the grave losses they have sustained.