Varanasi Airport Firing: Two AAICLAS security screeners were injured at Varanasi airport on Sunday after a passenger travelling to Mumbai with his wife fired a round while his declared weapon was being inspected.
Varanasi Airport Firing Incident
The incident took place at around 9:30 am on August 16, 2026, at Varanasi airport. The passenger was scheduled to travel to Mumbai on Air India Express flight IX-1810 and had declared a weapon for carriage.
During the mandatory weapons inspection, a round was fired from the weapon, injuring two AAICLAS screeners. Recent reports based on the airport authorities’ statement confirm that the two employees were hurt during the inspection.
The airport director said the injured screeners were immediately taken to New Laxmi Trauma Centre for medical treatment.
Varanasi Airport Firing Incident: What Did the Airport Director Say?
In a statement, the Varanasi Airport Director said, “Today, 16.08.2026, at about 0930 hrs, a passenger travelling with his wife on flight IX-1810 to Mumbai declared weapons on board the flight.”
The director further said, “During the weapons check, the passenger fired a round, injuring two AAICLAS screeners. Both were taken to New Laxmi Trauma Centre for treatment. Local police have been informed, and an investigation is underway.”
The statement did not clarify whether the round was fired accidentally or deliberately. Other details about the passenger, the weapon and the circumstances surrounding the firing were also not immediately released.
Varanasi Airport Firing: Police Investigation Underway
Following the incident, local police were informed and an investigation was launched to establish exactly how the weapon discharged during the security check. Authorities are expected to examine the weapon, the passenger’s declaration and the security-check procedure as part of the investigation.
Varanasi Airport Firing: What Happened to the Injured Screeners?
The two injured AAICLAS screeners were taken to New Laxmi Trauma Centre for treatment, according to the airport director. As of the latest reports, authorities had not released detailed information about the nature or severity of their injuries.
Varanasi Airport Incident: What Remains Unclear?
Several details remain unknown as the investigation continues. These include the identity of the passenger, the type of weapon and ammunition involved, why the round was fired during the inspection and the exact circumstances that led to the discharge.
The latest reports confirm that the passenger had declared the weapon before the check and that the round was fired during the subsequent weapons inspection. Authorities have not publicly established the passenger’s intent.
The incident has prompted an investigation into the circumstances of the firing, while the condition of the two injured screeners remains a matter for further official updates.
