Live bullets in passenger's bag has securitymen in tizzy

Chennai: Tension prevailed at the Chennai Airport after securitymen detected live bullets in the baggage of a Kuala Lumpur-bound passenger, early today.Airport sources said the alarm went off while scanning the baggage of S Paramasivan (47), a native of this city and a businessman, who was scheduled to board an Air India flight to the Malaysian capital.
When questioned, Mr Paramasivan denied carrying any explosives.However, a physical check revealed the presence of five 7.65 mm live bullets, which were later seized. Feigning ignorance, Mr Paramsivan said he had a licenced revolver and the bullets could have been put in the bag inadvertently by him.After taking a statement from him, the passenger was allowed to board the aircraft.
07/03/08 Chennai Online

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Categories: Airports Mar 2008, Safety Mar 2008