Air India Express Flight IX-1810 Passenger’s Gun Goes Off at Varanasi Airport, 2 Injured During Weapon Check
According to the latest reports, the passenger was travelling on Air India Express flight IX-1810 from Varanasi to Mumbai. The passenger had declared that he was carrying weapons. During the subsequent weapon inspection, a round was discharged from the firearm, injuring two security screeners employed by AAICLAS, the airport services company.
Two security screeners were injured after a firearm carried by a passenger on an Air India Express flight discharged at Varanasi airport during a weapon check on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 9.30 am as the passenger, who was travelling with his wife to Mumbai, was undergoing security procedures. Police have been informed and an investigation is underway, Hindustan Times reported.
Gun Discharged During Security Check
According to the latest reports, the passenger was travelling on Air India Express flight IX-1810 from Varanasi to Mumbai. The passenger had declared that he was carrying weapons. During the subsequent weapon inspection, a round was discharged from the firearm, injuring two security screeners employed by AAICLAS, the airport services company. The incident took place inside the airport during the security process and was not reported as an incident involving the aircraft in flight. Air India Express Flight IX938 Faces Nose Wheel Issue During Landing at Phuket Airport, Passengers Safely Deplaned (See Pics and Video).
Two Security Screeners Injured
The two injured screeners were taken to the New Laxmi Trauma Centre for medical treatment, according to the Varanasi airport director. The nature and extent of their injuries were not immediately detailed in the latest reports. Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances of the discharge as part of the investigation.
Police Begin Investigation
Local police have been informed about the incident and are investigating how the firearm discharged during the inspection. The passenger’s declaration that he was carrying weapons is also part of the circumstances being examined by authorities. Further details about the firearm, ammunition and the passenger’s documentation were not immediately available. Air India and Air India Express Raise Pilot Salaries by up to 15%; Check Details.
The incident is expected to draw scrutiny of the procedures followed when passengers travelling with declared firearms undergo security checks at airports.
Flight Details
The passenger was scheduled to travel with his wife on Air India Express flight IX-1810 to Mumbai. At present, the available reports do not indicate that other passengers or crew members were injured. The two reported injuries were suffered by the security screeners during the weapon check. The investigation is continuing, and further details are awaited from airport authorities and police.
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