AI Express flyer's pistol 'accidentally' goes off at Varanasi airport; 2 injured
Two security screeners were injured at Varanasi airport on Sunday morning. A passenger's licensed pistol accidentally discharged during a routine weapons check. The incident occurred while the passenger was preparing to board a flight to Mumbai. Both injured personnel received immediate medical treatment for their wounds. Local police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the…
Lucknow experienced a minor security incident at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday morning when a passenger's licensed pistol accidentally discharged during a weapons check. Two ad-hoc cargo screening employees, Suman Rani and Rohit Raj, were injured in the incident. Rani sustained a thigh injury, while Raj suffered a finger injury.
Both were treated at New Laxmi Trauma Centre and reported to be in stable condition. The bullet initially struck a hard surface before causing a fragment or ricochet to hit the two employees. The passenger, Kamlesh Rai, 55, from Azamgarh, had declared the licensed pistol to airport authorities but failed to ensure the chamber was clear before boarding the flight.
Airport authorities stated the incident was due to negligence on Rai's part. An FIR has been filed under Sections 125(a) and 125(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for negligent acts causing hurt and serious hurt.
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