Delhi Airport Fortified After Pro-Khalistan Group Makes Threat Calls
Following threats from the pro-Khalistan group 'Sikhs for Justice', Delhi's IGI Airport has been fortified and put on high alert. The Airport's DCP Rajiv Ranjan informed that the group's member "terrorist" Gurupatwant Singh Pannu made threat calls to officials. Reportedly, Gurupatwant said that he would not allow two Air India flights to reach London on November 5. The threat was made marking the 36th anniversary of the anti-Sikh riots in New… read-more
Tags: New Delhi, Khalistan Group, Delhi Airport, Terror Threat
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2.7 Kg High Quality Marijuana Seized From Delhi Airport, One Arrested
The Narcotics Control Bureau seized a parcel carrying at least 2.7 kg premium quality marijuana from the Delhi Airport, on September 21. According to officials, the marijuana was hidden in an air compressor and was retrieved after cutting the machine open. The consignment was sent from US to a Lucknow resident, C Gidwani, who has been nabbed by the police. A regular buyer, Gidwani used to make payments through bitcoins.
Tags: Marijuana, arrested, drug peddlers, Delhi Airport
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Delhi Airport Sets Up India's First Airport COVID-19 Testing Facility
India's first airport coronavirus testing facility has been started at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on September 12. Located at the Terminal-3, the facility aims to ensure safety of passengers entering the city or en route to another flight journey. Reportedly, the passengers have to do online bookings in advance to undergo the COVID-19 tests and the results will be available within 4-6 hours.
Tags: covid-19 testing centres, Delhi, Delhi Airport, Coronavirus
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