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In response to a post raising the security concern at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi Airport has assured a 'thorough investigation' into the matter. The statement from authority came after a passenger nearly had his Apple Watch stolen during the security check-up at the airport.

In a post on X, Dr Tushar Mehta, an orthopedic surgeon based in Haryana's Gurugram stated that he almost lost his Apple watch after the security check. However, he confirmed that he was able to trace the thief and took the watch from his after confronting him.

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"Something strange & shocking happened today. I was at @DelhiAirportT3 a while ago at the security. I had put my Apple Watch in the tray for security check. The moment I crossed security, I started putting things back into my laptop bag. I could feel that something is missing & I realised I don’t have my watch. I saw someone looking back at me while walking away. Few steps ahead I saw him standing at the @titanwatches. I confronted him & forcibly put my hand over his trouser pocket and I could feel the watch. The sales guy standing at Helios came over towards me & behaved weirdly as it had nothing to do with him. Forcefully I took out my watch," Mehta wrote in his post on X.

Delhi Airport, while replying to the post stated that they have taken the matter seriously. They further assured that a strong action will be taken in the case. “Dear Dr Tushar, we sincerely regret the inconvenience caused. The theft of your Apple Watch and subsequent events are being taken seriously. We assure you that we will take this matter up strongly with all relevant parties, including CISF and the concessionaire,” the airport authority stated.

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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) also responded to the post, assuring that a thorough probe will be conducted into the matter. The CISF requested Dr Mehta to share his PNR and contact details with them. "Dear Passenger, We request you to share your PNR and contact number via DM (Direct Message) for us to look into it," stated CISF.