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Crime
Varanasi Airport Gun Incident: Flier Claims Unloaded, Weapon Fires
✍️ NDTV
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 06:43 AM
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At Varanasi airport, a gun incident unfolded when a passenger claimed the weapon was not loaded, but it later discharged, prompting staff to recall the flier.
A gun incident at Varanasi airport has drawn attention after a passenger reportedly stated that the weapon was not loaded.
According to reports, airport staff recalled the flier following the claim. However, the gun subsequently discharged, raising concerns about security protocols at the airport.
Authorities are investigating the incident to determine how the weapon was able to fire and whether proper checks were in place. The event underscores the importance of stringent security measures in Indian airports.
According to reports, airport staff recalled the flier following the claim. However, the gun subsequently discharged, raising concerns about security protocols at the airport.
Authorities are investigating the incident to determine how the weapon was able to fire and whether proper checks were in place. The event underscores the importance of stringent security measures in Indian airports.