At least two persons were injured after a licensed pistol of a passenger went off during security screening at the airport in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi this morning, the police said.
another person standing nearby was hit on the thumb While a female security staff member was hit on the leg. “Upon receiving information about the incident, senior police officials, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Gomti Zone) and the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Pindra), arrived at the scene. The site is being inspected, and necessary details are being gathered. The airport also issued a statement on the incident. During the weapons check, the passenger fired a round, injuring two AAICLAS screeners. Both were taken to New Laxmi Trauma Centre for treatment.
“Today, 16.08.2026, at about 0930 hrs, a passenger travelling with his wife on flight IX-1810 to Mumbai declared weapons on board the flight.
Both have been sent to a private hospital for treatment, the police said in a statement. Appropriate legal action is being taken in the matter,” senior police officer Neetu Kadyan said on X. Local police have been informed, and an investigation is underway,” the airport said.
