Pistol at Checkpoint: A Glimpse into India's Airport Security Woes A licensed pistol belonging to a passenger on an Air India Express flight accidentally discharged during a weapons check at Varanasi airport on Sunday morning, injuring two screeners.
The incident has highlighted the vulnerabilities in India's airport security.
According to Varanasi Airport Director Puneet Gupta, the incident occurred around 9:30 am when one round was fired by Kamlesh Rai, a 55 year old passenger traveling with his wife on flight IX 1810 to Mumbai.