“Do I Have a Bomb?” — Passenger on Imphal–Mumbai Flight Detained at Kolkata Airport

Kolkata, May 13, 2025 — A passenger travelling on an IndiGo flight from Imphal to Mumbai was detained at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport after making a suspicious remark during a routine security check.

According to the Public Relations Officer of the airport, the passenger asked, “Do I have a bomb?” while undergoing security screening in Kolkata. The comment immediately raised alarm among security personnel, who promptly conducted a thorough check and handed the individual over to the police for further investigation.

Further details about the passenger’s identity or any legal action are yet to be released.