Two injured after Air India Express passenger’s gun goes off at Varanasi airport
Two individuals were injured when a passenger's gun discharged at Varanasi airport on August 16, 2026. The incident occurred aboard an Air India Express flight bound for Mumbai. Initially, the passenger had declared his pistol and magazine. However, unexpectedly, a bullet was discharged, striking a woman and a youth who were assisting with baggage screening.
The woman sustained a thigh injury, while the youth suffered a hand wound. Both victims have been admitted to a private hospital for treatment. According to a statement from the Varanasi Airport Authority, "Today, 16.08.2026, at about 0930 hrs, a passenger travelling with his wife on flight IX-1810 to Mumbai declared weapons on board the flight.
During the weapons check, the passenger fired a round, injuring two AAAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited screeners." Local police have been notified, and an investigation is currently being conducted.
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