New Delhi, Nov 23: Tension gripped the Air India domestic cargo terminal as routine screening of a consignment, initially listed as auto parts, unveiled a stash of arms and ammunition concealed in nine boxes, according to an official statement on Thursday.
According to the FIR, accessed by IANS, the consignment, weighing 353 kg and dispatched by Bhagwati Air Express Pvt. Ltd., arrived at the Air India domestic cargo facility on November 20. Upon inspection, Air India staff discovered that the boxes, initially declared as ‘Auto parts,’ contained weapons and ammunition.
The discrepancy was immediately flagged during the cargo screening process, prompting physical checks by the Cargo Screener.
The investigation revealed a mismatch between the declared contents and the actual contents of the nine boxes. The cargo, identified as highly sensitive due to its nature, was subsequently secured in the cargo cage under lock and key. (IANS)
