Security check ‘delay’ at Pune airport causes 6 shooters to miss flight to Goa tournament

PUNE: (Sep 17) Six rifle and pistol shooters from Pune, scheduled to fly to Goa to compete in a championship, missed their flight due to an alleged delay in the clearance of their firearms and ammunition during security checks at the airport here.

The shooters, all below 18 years of age, were scheduled to fly on an Akasa Air flight on Tuesday to take part in the 12th West Zone Shooting Championship in Goa on Wednesday morning.

Responding to the episode, Akasa Air said the shooters were unable to board the flight due to “extended security procedures involving their baggage that contained specialised shooting equipment”, and added that its on-ground teams were providing necessary assistance, and alternative travel arrangements were being made.

Source: PTI News

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