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Passenger Accused of Damaging ₹49,000 Airport Equipment After IndiGo Flight Cancellation
✍️ TOI City
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 06:17 AM
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Bhubaneswar airport authorities have filed a police complaint against a woman passenger who allegedly vandalised airport property after her IndiGo flight was cancelled, causing damage worth ₹49,000.
A woman passenger at Bhubaneswar airport has been accused of vandalising airport property after her IndiGo flight was cancelled, according to a police complaint filed by airport authorities.
The complaint states that the passenger caused damage to airport equipment valued at ₹49,000 while creating a disturbance in the departure lounge. CCTV footage shows the passenger breaking a piece of equipment and throwing it across the floor.
CISF personnel and airport staff witnessed the incident and reported it to the authorities. The police are now investigating the matter and are seeking compensation for the damaged equipment.
The incident has raised concerns about passenger conduct and airport security protocols, and authorities have urged passengers to remain calm in case of flight disruptions.
The complaint states that the passenger caused damage to airport equipment valued at ₹49,000 while creating a disturbance in the departure lounge. CCTV footage shows the passenger breaking a piece of equipment and throwing it across the floor.
CISF personnel and airport staff witnessed the incident and reported it to the authorities. The police are now investigating the matter and are seeking compensation for the damaged equipment.
The incident has raised concerns about passenger conduct and airport security protocols, and authorities have urged passengers to remain calm in case of flight disruptions.