A security incident occurred at Varanasi Airport involving a passenger identified as Kamlesh Kedarnath Rai, who was preparing to board an Air India Express flight to Mumbai with his wife. According to airport staff, the incident began when the passenger was asked to declare his luggage contents. Rai reportedly informed security personnel that his pistol was not loaded.

Shortly after this declaration, the firearm discharged. Authorities confirmed that the weapon was a 7.62 mm pistol and that the passenger was in possession of 21 live cartridges at the time. The discharge did not result in any injuries to passengers or staff, but it triggered an immediate security response. The passenger was subsequently detained for questioning regarding the incident and the possession of the weapon in a secure area. Local law enforcement is currently investigating how the firearm was brought into the terminal and the circumstances surrounding the accidental discharge.