A passenger named Manoj Kumar (42), who was scheduled to fly from Kochi to Mumbai on Air India flight AI 682, was arrested at Kochi International Airport on Sunday morning for making an “alarming comment” to a CISF official at the X-Ray Baggage Inspection System (XBIS) checkpoint, reported ANI.

After his arrest, the flight took off on time.

A press release from Cochin International Airport states: “During the security check before boarding, Mr. Kumar asked the CISF officer, ‘Is there a bomb in my bag?'”

This statement triggered immediate concern and prompted the airport security team to act swiftly. The passenger’s cabin and checked baggage were thoroughly examined by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS). After the necessary checks revealed no threat, Mr. Kumar was handed over to the local police for further investigation.”