A 59-year-old supervisor at Chennai Airport was found dead in her office on Friday. Police suspect suicide, possibly related to the recent death of her brother. The woman, identified as P. Nirmala, was on night duty and alone in her office when the incident occurred.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s trip to the United States was briefly disrupted by a hoax bomb threat at Chennai airport. Security personnel thoroughly inspected his flight before it was deemed safe, and the Chief Minister continued his journey.
A passenger at Chennai Airport was detained after security personnel found bullet shells in his luggage just before he was due to board a flight to New Delhi. While the shells were confirmed to be empty, the incident caused panic at the airport, which is under heightened security measures for Independence Day celebrations. The passenger claimed the bag belonged to his brother in the Indian Army, and he was unaware of the contents.
A courier attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs 45 lakh from Singapore to Chennai was caught by police at the airport after he tried to escape with the gold instead of handing it over to the receiver. The incident highlights the risks involved in smuggling and the lengths people go to for personal gain.
A passenger was detained at Chennai airport on Thursday morning after security personnel discovered bullet shells in his hand luggage. The incident caused a delay in a flight to New Delhi and raised security concerns at the airport, which is under heightened security due to Independence Day celebrations.
An elderly couple from Bangladesh, visiting Tamil Nadu for cancer treatment, are stranded at Chennai airport after their return flight was cancelled due to civil unrest in their home country. The couple, facing communication difficulties, spent the night at the airport before airport authorities arranged temporary accommodation. IndiGo, the airline, cited political unrest as the reason for the cancellations and offered rebooking options.
Chennai Airport is set to receive 13 new electric shuttle carts to improve passenger connectivity and comfort. These eco-friendly carts will transport passengers from the arrivals area to various points, including terminals, taxi stands, and the metro station. The new carts will be a welcome addition to the existing fleet of six carts, which are primarily used to connect the domestic and international terminals.
Customs officials intercepted a passenger from Jaipur, Rajasthan, who arrived from Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. Upon inspection, they discovered a hidden cache containing one kilogram of cocaine, with an estimated street value of Rs 10 crore. The substance was confirmed to be cocaine through chemical analysis. The passenger, Bharat Vasita, was detained for questioning and later remanded in judicial custody. Preliminary investigations suggest the drugs were sourced from Africa and were intended for distribution in Delhi. The investigation is ongoing to determine the possible involvement of an international drug racket.
