Passenger held at Mumbai airport with live cartridges

A 25-year-old man, Muaviyah Shaikh, was arrested at Mumbai International Airport on Wednesday for carrying two live brass cartridges with 'KF 7.65' inscribed on them. Shaikh had concealed the cartridges in his handbag while attempting to travel to Riyadh, as per reports.

A case under the Arms Act was registered by the Sahar police on Thursday for carrying prohibited arms. According to the FIR, the CRPF team became suspicious of a bag during screening. Upon physical inspection, they discovered the cartridges. Shaikh’s questioning revealed he did not have the required firearms license. It was also found that he had obtained his passport in Surat and was flying to Riyadh. Senior inspector Sanjay Gowilkar said Shaikh has been arrested, and an investigation is underway.