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Air India Express Staff Gunfire at Varanasi Airport Injures Two Security Personnel
✍️ ndtv.com
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 05:33 PM
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A gun fired by an Air India Express employee at Varanasi airport injured two security staff members. Authorities are investigating the incident.
A gun fired by an Air India Express employee at Varanasi airport injured two security staff members. The incident occurred at the airport’s security checkpoint.
Security personnel were treated for minor injuries at a nearby medical facility. Airport officials confirmed that all flights were operating normally and that no passengers were affected.
The Uttar Pradesh Police have taken over the investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses. Air India Express has cooperated with authorities and said it will provide all necessary information.
The incident has prompted a review of security protocols at the airport, with officials stating that additional measures will be implemented to prevent a recurrence.
Security personnel were treated for minor injuries at a nearby medical facility. Airport officials confirmed that all flights were operating normally and that no passengers were affected.
The Uttar Pradesh Police have taken over the investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses. Air India Express has cooperated with authorities and said it will provide all necessary information.
The incident has prompted a review of security protocols at the airport, with officials stating that additional measures will be implemented to prevent a recurrence.