Revolver, 5 Live Cartridges Found In 63-Year-Old Passenger’s Baggage At Pune Airport

As per Bureau of Civil Aviation Security norms, it is mandatory to report possession of such a firearm and ammunition

PTI Updated: Monday, September 22, 2025, 09:55 AM IST
Revolver, 5 Live Cartridges Found In 63-Year-Old Passenger’s Baggage At Pune Airport | Sourced

Revolver, 5 Live Cartridges Found In 63-Year-Old Passenger’s Baggage At Pune Airport | Sourced

A 63-year-old traveller was booked after the authorities recovered a revolver and five live cartridges from his bag at Pune International Airport, officials said on Sunday.

The incident took place on September 19, they said.

Chandrakant Prabhakar Bagal was scheduled to board a Pune-Varanasi flight when the weapon and ammunition were detected during baggage screening at Level 2B of the airport, a police official said.

As per Bureau of Civil Aviation Security norms, it is mandatory to report possession of such a firearm and ammunition.

"The passenger held a licence to carry the weapon within Maharashtra but was found travelling outside the state (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)," the official said.

A case has been registered against Bagal at Vimantal police station under the Arms Act, the official said, adding a probe is underway.

Published on: Monday, September 22, 2025, 09:55 AM IST

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