[Chennai] Immigration Officer Attacked at Chennai Airport Three attackers held.They were city-based traders,
Three persons were arrested for allegedly physically assaulting an immigration officer at chennai airport today,
As per Police,Colombo-bound Anwar, Raut and Jayaraman were held after they allegedly attacked Immigration Officer Kasinathan (47) when he questioned them about their frequent visits to Sri Lanka,
Airport police were immediately informed following which they apprehended them.
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Immigration Officer Attacked at Chennai Airport :Three attackers held
Italian[Drunkard]Woman Not Allowed to Board Delhi Bound Flight
[Chennai]Italian[Drunkard] Woman Not Allowed to Board Delhi Bound Flight
A 50-year-old Italian woman was today not allowed to board a domestic flight after she was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol and allegedly argued with CISF personnel.
The woman allegedly argued with the security personnel who sought her travel papers during routine checks, airport officials said.
Also, while taking her baggage trolley to an airline’s enclosure, she had arguments with personnel there prompting authorities to intervene.
As per Officials airport authorities did not allow her to take a Delhi-bound flight and were questioning her,
Poor visibility+Rains Forced Diversion of International Flights
[Chennai]Poor visibility+Rains Forced Diversion of International Flights
Indigo Airlines flight scheduled for Coimbatore in the morning returned .
and later left for its destination after a three-hour delay,
Two other flights diverted to Bengaluru.
As per Airport officials a Sri Lankan Airways flight from Colombo and a Qatar Airways flight from Dubai, carrying 67 and 294 passengers respectively, were diverted to Bengaluru following poor visibility
The flights later landed here after visibility imporved.
Two Flying Smugglers With 2.8 Kg Gold Arrested At Chennai Airport
[Chennai]Two Flying Smugglers With 2.8 Kg Gold Arrested
Gold worth about Rs 1.05 crore was seized from two air passengers who arrived from Bahrain today.
According to airport officials, Air Intelligence Unit of Customs found that the Indian nationals were carrying 1.5 kg and 1.3 kg of the precious metal in their respective suitcases.
Malaysia Airlines Flight,With 230 Flyers,Makes Unscheduled Landing In Chennai
[Chennai]Malaysia Airlines Flight,Following Tech.Problem,Makes Emergency Landing In Chennai
A Malaysia-bound flight with 230 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the airport today following a technical problem.
The Malaysia Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur made the unscheduled landing early this morning following the problem,
Oh No! Glass Ceiling Panel Fell Down 49th Time ,In Just Two Years, In Chennai Airport
[Chennai] Oh No! Glass Ceiling Panel Fell Down 49th Time In Chennai Airport : none injured
This is the 49th such incident to occur since early 2013 when the new domestic terminal was opened after delays.
In yet another incident, a glass ceiling panel near the arrival area of the domestic airport fell down today, but none were injured.
Airport authorities said the glass panel fell down near Gate No 1 around 1900 hrs. Since there were no people in the area, nobody was injured, they said.
This is the 49th such incident to occur since early 2013 when the new domestic terminal was opened after delays.
Gold @ Rs 70 Lakh Seized From 2 Fliers Of Malaysian&AI Airlines Flights
[Chennai] Gold Valued To Rs 70 lakh seized From 2 Fliers Of Malaysian & Air India Express flights,at Chennai Airport
In two separate incidents, airport customs seized gold worth Rs 70 lakh from two passengers who arrived today.
A Kozhikode-bound passenger, who arrived from Kuala Lumpur by a Malaysian Airlines flight, was questioned and searched. He was found carrying two gold biscuits, weighing one kg, concealed in his shoes,
In the second incident, a passenger, who arrived from Kuala Lumpur by an Air India Express flight, was found carrying one kg gold concealed in his rectum.
The two passengers have been arrested,
Three Chennai Bound flights,Including One Domestic,Diverted
[Chennai]Three Chennai Bound flights ,Including One Domestic,Diverted .Officials Says It is Due to Heavy Rain
Three flights, including two international , were today diverted following heavy downpour,
Two international flights arriving from Frankfurt +Singapore, respectively, which were supposed to land here this morning, were diverted to Bengaluru + Tiruchirapalli, following heavy rain, officials said.
Another domestic aircraft from Pune to Chennai was also diverted to Bengaluru, they said.
Passengers waiting to board these flights were left stranded as they were diverted at the last minute, officials said.
Alternative arrangements are being made for the passengers, they added.
Chemicals Imported From Singapore Emits Fumes at Chennai Airport
[Chennai]Chemicals Emits Fumes at Airport Cargo Section Which Was Contained With Chemical Solution
Airport Authorities went into a tizzy today after a box of chemicals emitted fumes at the international cargo section but it was immediately contained using a chemical solution and removed.
CISF personnel alerted the Fire and Rescue Services Department on noting fumes from the box of chemicals imported from Singapore
The fumes was immediately contained using a chemical solution and the box was removed.
Nobody was affected in the incident But elaboration Not Shared By Authorities .
Air India’s Ailing Flier Found Dead In His Seat
[Chennai]Air India Ailing Flier Found Dead In His Seat .Cause of the death would be known after post-mortem
A 46-year-old passenger from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, travelling here by a flight for some medical treatment, was found dead when the aircraft landed at the airport today.
Robert, accompanied by his family members, remained unmoved in his seat when the co-passengers started disembarking after the Air India flight from Andaman landed .Alerted by the family members, the flight crew sought the help of airport medical team which examined and declared him dead.
The cause of the death would be known after post-mortem, they said adding the body had been handed over to Meenambakkam Police, who have registered a case and are investigating.
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