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Crime
Israeli National Detained with Live Cartridge at Kangra Airport
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 11:37 AM
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An Israeli national was detained at Kangra Airport in Himachal Pradesh after authorities discovered a live cartridge in his possession.
An Israeli national was taken into custody at Kangra Airport in Himachal Pradesh after airport security officials found a live cartridge in his belongings. The incident occurred early this morning when a routine check of the passenger’s luggage revealed the unexploded round.
Kangra Airport authorities immediately sealed the area and called in the local police and the Indian Air Force’s security wing to handle the situation. The detained individual was placed under arrest and handed over to the police for further investigation.
No injuries were reported and the live cartridge was safely secured by the security team. The authorities have not yet released details about the national’s travel itinerary or the motive behind the possession of the cartridge.
The incident has raised concerns about the security protocols at regional airports, prompting officials to review screening procedures for all passengers. The investigation is ongoing, and the individual’s fate will be decided by the court after a formal charge is filed.
Kangra Airport authorities immediately sealed the area and called in the local police and the Indian Air Force’s security wing to handle the situation. The detained individual was placed under arrest and handed over to the police for further investigation.
No injuries were reported and the live cartridge was safely secured by the security team. The authorities have not yet released details about the national’s travel itinerary or the motive behind the possession of the cartridge.
The incident has raised concerns about the security protocols at regional airports, prompting officials to review screening procedures for all passengers. The investigation is ongoing, and the individual’s fate will be decided by the court after a formal charge is filed.