False alarm

Kolkata: An air passenger travelling to Delhi from Kolkata had to pay a fine of Rs 200 for leaving his luggage unattended for some time. CISF personnel detected the bag lying in the domestic terminal around 4:30 p.m. They reported the matter to officials of Airports Authority of India who contacted their counterparts of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad. CISF personnel cordoned off the area and the process for anti-explosives drill was on when a man came to the place and claimed the luggage. After proper verification it was handed over to him on payment of a fine of Rs 200. The passenger, Mr S Kundu, who was on his way to Delhi by an Air Deccan flight.
17/06/07 The Statesman

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Categories: Airports Jun 2007, Safety Jun 2007