Two Injured in Accidental Gun Discharge at Varanasi Airport

Two airport security screening staff were injured at Varanasi Airport when a passenger's pistol accidentally discharged during a routine security check on August 16, 2026.

The passenger, who claimed the weapon was unloaded, is currently in police custody while authorities investigate the security breach and the failure to verify the firearm's status.

Airport operations were briefly disrupted as medical teams treated the injured staff, and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has ordered a comprehensive review of screening protocols.