Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Nov 4: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Mangaluru International Airport displayed exemplary efficiency and professionalism by restoring an unattended black bag left at the car parking area to its rightful owner.

On November 3, at around 9:45 am, passenger Marshalin Mathew, who had arrived from Delhi on Air India Express Flight No. IX-1275, inadvertently left behind her black-coloured bag containing a laptop and other personal belongings near the arrival car parking area.

During routine PTL duty, the Quick Reaction Team (QRT) noticed the unattended bag and immediately initiated necessary procedures as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and Dog Squad were called in to examine the bag. After thorough inspection and screening through the random screening machine, the bag was declared safe.

Upon further checking, a green-coloured diary containing the passenger’s contact details was found inside the bag. The passenger was subsequently contacted and informed that her bag had been safely deposited at the ATM office by the CIW team.

The bag was securely lodged at the ATM office as per SOP and duly recorded in the lost and found register.

Passenger Marshalin Mathew expressed her heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the CISF for their prompt and efficient action in recovering and restoring her belongings. She also shared a video message commending the team’s professionalism and dedication.