Hyderabad: Security personnel at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) intercepted a passenger carrying live ammunition during the screening process.
Akram Sarfaraz of East Champaran in Bihar was travelling from Hyderabad to Patna on an Indigo Airlines flight on Nov 12 when he was found with a 7.65 calibre live cartridge in his hand baggage. According to a complaint filed by CISF sub-inspector Lalit Singh, who was in charge of the X-ray machine at the screening area, a suspicious image was detected in Akram's bag. The bag was referred for physical examination, during which the live ammunition was discovered.
In compliance with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security rules, CISF personnel handed over Akram and the ammunition to RGIA police for further investigation. BCAS regulations mandate that passengers carrying arms or ammunition without a valid licence must be referred to local law enforcement for legal action.
RGIA police registered a case under section 25(1B)(a) of the Arms Act. SI D Appa Rao, who is investigating the case, said: "Akram claimed that he was carrying the bag of his brother-in-law and was unaware of the ammunition inside. He has not been arrested but was served a notice. He produced the arms licence of his brother-in-law."
Appa Rao said: "We are examining his statement to verify the facts and will take action as per the law."
Akram Sarfaraz of East Champaran in Bihar was travelling from Hyderabad to Patna on on Nov 12 when he was found with a 7.65 calibre live cartridge in his hand baggage