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Kochi Airport Authorities Detain Passenger Over Bomb Remark

A passenger, Rasheed from Kozhikode, joked that his luggage contained a "bomb" when questioned by airport security about its weight at Kochi International Airport. The comment led to immediate action by officials, who alerted the police. Rasheed was handed over to the Nedumbassery police, and a case was registered before his release.

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A passenger who jokingly responded that his luggage contained a 'bomb' when an airport security official questioned about its weight, has been booked, police said on Thursday.

Kochi International Airport security officials handed over Rasheed, a native of Kozhikode, to Nedumbassery police following the incident that occurred around 11.30 pm on Wednesday.

The security officer inquired about the weight of Rasheed라이브 바카라 luggage after he completed boarding procedures for a flight from Kochi to Kuala Lumpur. In response, Rasheed remarked that it was a bomb, prompting officials to take immediate action and alert the police.

A case has been registered against him and he was released later, police added.

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