Delhi Airport: CISF Detects ₹68.53 Lakh Unaccounted Cash From Guwahati-Bound Duo
New Delhi, August 20, 2026: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel detected Rs 68.53 lakh in unaccounted cash from two passengers at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, officials said. The passengers were travelling to Guwahati and were scheduled to travel onward to Agartala. The cash was detected after CISF personnel deployed at the Random X-BIS unit became suspicious of one…
New Delhi witnessed a significant security operation at Indira Gandhi International Airport on August 20, 2026, when Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel discovered unaccounted cash worth Rs 68.53 lakh from two passengers travelling to Guwahati.
The discovery came after CISF officers at the Random X-BIS unit detected suspicious behaviour in one of the passengers. The officer's observation led to a detailed screening of the individual, revealing cash amounting to Rs 29,39,000 in his baggage.
CCTV footage subsequently revealed another passenger travelling with the first. Through careful analysis, CISF personnel identified the second traveller and subjected both passengers' baggage to thorough screening. Ultimately, the cash totaling Rs 68.53 lakh was found in their possession.
The passengers, along with their luggage, cash, and travel documents, were handed over to Income Tax officials for further investigation. The incident underscores the vital role of behavioural observation and technological surveillance in ensuring airport security.
CISF personnel, known for their vigilance, played a crucial role in detecting the unaccounted cash, highlighting the importance of monitoring passenger movements and staying alert to suspicious behaviour at the busiest airport in the country.
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