An incident involving a passenger on an Air India Express flight resulted in injuries to cargo screeners when a licensed pistol accidentally discharged. The passenger claimed that the weapon was unloaded at the time of the incident. Details regarding the severity of the injuries sustained by the screeners have not been disclosed.
He added that local police have been informed, and an investigation is underway. The passenger had declared his ammunition and was being checked separately in the security hold area. it was found that the gun was loaded with a single round that the passenger claimed he was unaware of While screening. “The BCAS is examining the circumstances leading to the incident, including adherence to the prescribed procedures for handling and carriage of licensed weapons at airports.
Both the AAICLAS screeners are said to be out of danger. The incident occurred while he was unloading it, people aware of the matter said. The government said in a statement that the security wing of civil aviation ministry, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), is examining the circumstances leading to the incident. Appropriate action will be taken based on the findings,” the government said. “The local police were informed immediately, and the passenger has been detained for investigation and further action in accordance with the law,” the government said, adding that the incident “was promptly contained and airport operations are continuing without disruption.”
He said the passenger claimed the gun was unloaded, and he genuinely might not have been aware of the bullet in the chamber. However, it may have been possible that he pressed the trigger in “anger and frustration”, the victim said.
