Man detained at Bengaluru airport for uttering ‘bomb’ during security check: Report

The man was reportedly irked by repeated security checks and asked security personnel if they thought he was carrying a bomb or a knife.

Published on: Jan 31, 2024, 11:57:35 IST

By Yamini C S

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In yet another airport fiasco, a man was detained by police at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on Sunday after he uttered the word “bomb” and “knife” while being checked by security. The man was reportedly irked by repeated security checks.

The man was scheduled to take off on an Air India Express flight bound for Kochi from the state capital. (Bengaluruairport.com)

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He has been identified as Saju K Kumaran by NDTV. Kumaran was scheduled to take off on an Air India Express flight bound for Kochi from the state capital. He was set to go to his hometown - Thrissur, Kerala - after hearing news about his younger sister and her newborn baby's death during delivery.

After initial checks by the CISF personnel, Kumaran was reportedly called back just before boarding the plane for a second round of frisking. He was also requested to open his handbag. This irked Kumaran who then asked security personnel if they thought he was carrying a bomb or a knife.

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Alarmed by the words, security then detained him and handed him over to the airport police. While being interrogated, Kumaran told authorities that he was urgently headed to his native place and relayed the news about his sister and her baby.

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Following this, police officials let the man go, provided that he appear before them for further questioning whenever summoned. A case has been registered against the man over public mischief. He reportedly took a bus directly to Thrissur later on.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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