BREAKING UPDATE: Was there going to be a major bloodbath at Bengaluru airport at midnight? How did CISF control the knife-wielding attacker who pounced on taxi drivers in a few seconds? Every frame captured in CCTV makes the incident more mysterious – what was Sohail Ahmed’s intention after all?
Bengaluru Airport Knife Attack: A dangerous incident was narrowly averted at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport late on Sunday night. Here a person tried to attack the taxi drivers with a long knife. A major accident was avoided due to the prompt action of CISF. The accused has been identified as Sohail Ahmed, who was overpowered by CISF on the spot and handed over to the police. The video of this incident is viral on social media and CCTV footage has made this entire matter even more mysterious. After all, what was the real intention of the accused?
Was there really going to be a major attack on the airport?
According to CCTV footage, Sohail Ahmed is seen running fast in the Terminal-1 arrival area at around 12 o’clock in the night. He had a long steel knife in his hand and was moving straight towards the two taxi drivers. According to eyewitnesses, all this happened within a few seconds and the people present nearby started running here and there in panic.
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CISF ASI/Executive Sunil Kumar and his team without wasting a moment pounced on the attacker and pinned him on the ground. His swift action not only saved the lives of the taxi drivers but also kept the passengers safe from a major mishap.
What dispute took place between the accused and the taxi drivers?
Investigation revealed that there was a fight between the accused and the taxi drivers over some issue. The dispute escalated so much that the accused suddenly took out a knife in anger and ran to attack. But was it really just a quarrel, or is there a deeper reason behind it? Police are currently investigating from all angles.
What did the CCTV footage show? Why did the mystery increase?
It is clearly seen in the CCTV that the accused was running towards the taxi drivers with full preparation. But the big question is, how was he roaming around the airport with such a big knife? Such a weapon reaching the airport security zone raises many questions. Police are now finding out how the accused reached there with the knife and what was his real intention.
How did CISF’s action become a shield of protection from a major incident?
In about 30 seconds, the CISF team not only controlled the accused but also snatched the knife from him. CISF shared the video of the incident on social media platform X and praised the swiftness of its team. “A major crime was averted due to timely intervention,” the post read.
Now what action was taken against the accused?
The police have registered a case against the accused under the Arms Act and he has been sent to judicial custody. The police are also investigating his background and recent activities to find out whether it was just a fight or part of some other plan.