A 42-year-old Air India passenger, Manoj Kumar, was arrested at Cochin International Airport on Sunday morning after making a threatening comment to a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer.

While undergoing pre-embarkation security checks at the X-ray Baggage Inspection System (XBIS) checkpoint, Kumar reportedly asked the CISF officer, “Is there any bomb in my bag?”

This statement prompted immediate security concerns and triggered a swift response from airport authorities.

The airport security team promptly contacted the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), who thoroughly inspected Kumar’s cabin baggage and personal belongings.

After completing their checks, Kumar was handed over to local police for further investigation.

Despite the incident, the Air India flight to Mumbai departed as scheduled.