- By Deeksha Gour
- Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:06 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bengaluru News: A man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to attack two taxi drivers with a knife at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport on Sunday night. Police identified the accused as Sohail Ahmed, who has now been booked under the Arms Act and sent to judicial custody.
The incident took place near the arrival lane of Terminal 1, where a quarrel reportedly broke out between Ahmed and two taxi drivers. In a video shared online, the man is seen running towards the drivers holding a long knife. Before he could reach them, CISF personnel stationed at the terminal intervened and overpowered him.
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The Central Industrial Security Force later posted the video on X and said their timely response prevented a serious incident.
“Around midnight on November 16, a man armed with a long knife charged towards two taxi drivers at the T1 Arrival area of the Bengaluru Airport. ASI/Exe Sunil Kumar and team acted swiftly, overpowered the attacker and recovered the knife, preventing any harm to passengers or staff,” the CISF said.
The security force added that the accused, along with others involved in the dispute, was immediately handed over to the airport police. According to the CISF, a preliminary inquiry indicated that the attack was linked to an earlier argument.
Timely intervention by CISF, averted a major crime at Bengaluru Airport.
— CISF (@CISFHQrs) November 17, 2025
Around midnight on 16 Nov, a man armed with a long metal knife charged toward two taxi drivers at the T1 Arrival area of @BLRAirport. ASI/Exe Sunil Kumar & team acted swiftly, overpowered the attacker and… pic.twitter.com/upFWXEtTaW
“A preliminary inquiry suggests that his act was in retaliation for an earlier dispute. CISF continues to uphold its commitment to safeguarding passengers, airport personnel and critical aviation infrastructure,” it said.
A senior police officer confirmed Ahmed’s arrest. “We registered a case under the Arms Act and arrested the accused. He has been sent to judicial custody,” the officer said.
No injuries were reported and the airport operations continued without disruption. Police are investigating the sequence of events leading to the confrontation.
(With Inputs From PTI)