New Delhi: A Peruvian national was held at the IGI Airport on Wednesday night for allegedly stealing a passenger's baggage on March 8. The accused was identified by CISF personnel through CCTV footage and has been handed over to Delhi police for further investigation.
Jose Marcelino, 57, was arrested from the cityside at Terminal 3. On March 8, a passenger named Salma was travelling out of the country with her wheelchair-bound husband. A trolley handler was assisting the couple with their luggage and the trio was standing at the entry gate when Marcelino and a friend of his joined the line. While the friend engaged the handler in conversation, Marcelino picked up one bag from the trolley and disappeared.
"The bag contained $4,500, Rs 25,000 and jewellery worth Rs 40,000. A case has been registered against the accused under section 379 of the IPC," said sources.
Sources said that the Peruvian passenger had been caught roaming outside T3 and identified as the person seen in the CCTV footage. He was questioned by CISF staff. He reportedly told them he had come to drop off a friend at the airport.
18/03/11 Times of India
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