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Delhi: Passenger stopped at IGI airport for carrying grenade-shaped power bank

ANI
Published : Jan 25, 2018, 5:35 pm IST
Updated : Jan 25, 2018, 5:35 pm IST

On further interrogation by the security staff, it was revealed that the passenger was carrying a power bank, in the shape of hand grenade.

However, after proper investigate by the security staff, the passenger was allowed to board the flight, the spokesperson further said. (Photo: Representational | Pixabay)
 However, after proper investigate by the security staff, the passenger was allowed to board the flight, the spokesperson further said. (Photo: Representational | Pixabay)

New Delhi: A passenger, travelling from Delhi to Ahmedabad in a GoAir flight, was stopped at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, after a hand grenade like item was found in his luggage during the screening.

On further interrogation by the security staff, it was revealed that the passenger was carrying a power bank, in the shape of a hand grenade.

"The news is correct that one passenger, who was scheduled to travel from Delhi to Ahmedabad, was a carrying hand grenade-shape power bank on Tuesday", said GoAir spokesperson.

However, after proper investigate by the security staff, the passenger was allowed to board the flight, the spokesperson further said.

Tags: indira gandhi international airport, grenade, goair, powerbank
Location: India, Delhi, New Delhi