Dibrugarh: A passenger was detained at Dibrugarh Airport on Monday after a 9mm bullet was discovered in his luggage during routine security screening.
The individual, Simbhu Dayal, who was scheduled to board an IndiGo flight to Rajasthan, was stopped when the bullet was flagged at the security checkpoint.
Dayal, a resident of Longding, Arunachal Pradesh, due to his business activities, claimed during preliminary questioning that he was unaware of how the bullet ended up in his bag. He further stated that insurgent groups in Arunachal Pradesh had repeatedly demanded money from him.
Following the discovery, Mohanbari police took Dayal into custody for interrogation. Authorities have launched an investigation to trace the source of the ammunition and determine whether there are any security implications.
Authorities are currently verifying Dayal’s background and assessing potential links to unlawful activities. Updates on the investigation are awaited.
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