A passenger on Air India Express flight IX-1810 fired a round during a weapons check at Varanasi airport on Sunday, injuring two security screeners employed by AAICLAS, according to the Varanasi Airport Director.
Passenger fires weapon during check at Varanasi airport, injuring two screeners
A passenger on Air India Express flight IX-1810 fired a round during a weapons check at Varanasi airport on Sunday, injuring two security screeners employed by AAICLAS, according to the Varanasi Airport Director.
The incident took place at approximately 9:30 am. The passenger, who was travelling with his wife, had declared he was carrying weapons before boarding the Mumbai-bound flight.
The two injured AAICLAS screeners were taken to New Laxmi Trauma Centre for treatment.
Local police have been informed and an investigation is under way, the Varanasi Airport Director said.
- The source does not state the passenger's identity or nationality.
- The source does not state the nature or severity of the injuries sustained by the two screeners.
- The source does not state whether the passenger was detained or arrested following the incident.
- The source does not state what type of weapon was involved.
- The source does not state whether the flight departed, was delayed, or was cancelled as a result of the incident.
- The source does not include any response or statement from Air India Express or AAICLAS.
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