Ammunition found in retired Army Officer’s baggage at Hyderabad Airport

A few live rounds and spent cartridges were reportedly found in the baggage of a retired Army officer during security screening at Hyderabad’s RGIA. The ammunition was seized and handed over to police, who registered a case and began an investigation.

Hyderabad: A few live rounds and spent cartridges were reportedly found in the baggage of a retired Army officer at the RGIA on Sunday.

According to information available, the Hyderabad-based passenger had recently retired from the Indian Army and had already surrendered the ammunition in his possession to the Government of India. However, he reportedly forgot to hand over a few rounds and empty cartridges left in his bag.

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The officer arrived at the airport to board a flight to Delhi. During security screening, officials found the ammunition in his baggage and seized it.

The items were subsequently handed over to RGIA police.

The RGIA Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances under which the ammunition remained in the retired officer’s baggage.