Passenger Arrested at Jabalpur Airport for Carrying Live Cartridges

Atiq Ahmed, a resident of Shahdol district, was arrested at Jabalpur's Dumna Airport after two live cartridges were discovered in his bag. Scheduled to board a flight to Bengaluru, Ahmed now faces charges under the Arms Act. Authorities are investigating the origin and motive of the cartridges.

A 27-year-old passenger, Atiq Ahmed, heading to Bengaluru, was apprehended at Jabalpur's Dumna Airport after security personnel discovered two live cartridges in his bag.

The Shahdol district native was preparing to board an IndiGo flight when he was detained by the authorities for carrying unauthorized ammunition.

An FIR has been filed under relevant sections of the Arms Act, and police are currently investigating how Ahmed obtained the cartridges and his intentions in carrying them.

(With inputs from agencies.)