DELHI- Cartridge recovery incidents continue to surface at airports, but a recent case from Air India (AI) flight 916 from Dubai to Delhi has raised unique concerns.
Cartridges were found in a seat pocket after the plane landed at Delhi International Airport (DEL), surprising both airline staff and security agencies.
Air India Live Cartridges
Authorities are investigating how security checks may have failed, allowing a passenger or individual to bring cartridges on board.
The police have yet to conclude the case, and inquiries are ongoing, English Jagran reported
The AI 916 flight operates on the Dubai-New Delhi route. On October 27, after the aircraft arrived in New Delhi, passengers deboarded, and Air India’s cleaning crew started to prepare the plane. During this process, a cartridge was found in a seat pocket.
The crew immediately alerted authorities, prompting a thorough inspection of the aircraft. No additional suspicious items were found.
Authorities are now requesting passenger details from Air India, specifically those seated near or in the seat where the cartridge was found. The exact timing of when the cartridge was placed remains unclear, and if needed, police will review information on previous passengers in that seat.
This cartridge discovery raises serious questions about current security protocols. All aircraft undergo rigorous security checks before departure, including X-ray screening of checked and cabin baggage, alongside manual inspections, which is a time-intensive process.
Typically, cartridges and firearms are detected during these security measures. The cartridge found onboard, however, suggests a lapse in security, potentially at Dubai Airport.
32 AI Flights Gets Bomb Threat
Air India reported receiving bomb threats against 32 flights on October 29, 2024, according to Times Now. This wave of threats follows an earlier incident on Monday, where attackers used social media to target seven Kolkata-bound flights.
In response, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has heightened security protocols nationwide, as security forces manage a surge in hoax calls—over 400 in the last two weeks—raising alarms over passenger safety and national security.
The NIA’s cyber division has begun an in-depth investigation of these threats to assess credibility and determine motives. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has directed social media platforms to remove posts related to these bomb threats, warning of potential legal action for non-compliance.
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