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70 grams of gold jewellery missing from Bengaluru passenger’s checked bag
A Bengaluru businessman has reported that 70 grams of gold jewellery and other items went missing from his checked-in bag during an Akasa Air flight to Mumbai on July 13. Nauman Siddiq,…
The Story in Brief
A Bengaluru businessman has reported that 70 grams of gold jewellery and other items went missing from his checked-in bag during an Akasa Air flight to Mumbai on July 13. Nauman Siddiq, 58, said the bag was checked, tagged and sealed at Kempegowda International Airport before he travelled on flight QP-1528. He discovered the missing valuables after landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Siddiq said he approached airport authorities and Akasa Air customer service, but the items were not recovered. He filed a complaint with Bengaluru airport police on Wednesday, seeking checks of CCTV footage and questioning of staff. Police registered a case under Section 303 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for theft.
The Indian Opinion
The incident should not become proof that every checked bag is unsafe, nor should the passenger’s account be dismissed because the bag was sealed. The key issue is a traceable chain of custody between check-in and arrival. CCTV, baggage scans and staff access records should establish where the loss occurred. The investigation’s credibility will depend on whether police can identify a specific point, person or handling gap rather than offer a broad airport-security explanation.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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