Kerala: Man Utters ‘Bomb’ Word At Kochi Airport , Arrested

The Kochi airport staff at the check-in counter asked them what was in their luggage, the husband triggered panic as he uttered “bomb.”

Kochi: A couple was not allowed to board their flight at the Cochin International Airport on  Saturday after the man replied  “bomb” when asked what was in their luggage during the check-in.

The 63-year-old man and his wife reached the airport around 1.30 am as they had to go abroad.

The Kochi airport staff at the check-in counter asked them what was in their luggage, the husband triggered panic as he uttered “bomb”, following which airport security was informed, said the police.

The couple was eventually handed over to the Nedumbassery police.

According to the police, The man was arrested and later released on station bail.

The couple was on their way to Australia via Dubai to visit at their daughter’s place.

A case was booked under Section 118 B for spreading rumors and raising a false alarm.

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