Mumbai Airport Baggage Theft: 10 Cases in 8 Months
Gold jewellery, cash and valuables allegedly stolen from passengers’ baggage at Mumbai Airport, with 10 cases registered and no arrests so far.
Mumbai Airport Baggage Theft: 10 Cases in 8 Months
Mumbai: Passengers travelling through Mumbai International Airport are facing a growing security concern as several cases of valuables being stolen from checked-in baggage have been reported. Gold jewellery, cash and other expensive belongings have allegedly gone missing from passengers’ luggage.
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According to police, 10 baggage theft cases were registered at Sahar Police Station between January and August. However, despite investigations, police have not yet been able to identify or arrest anyone in connection with these cases.
Mumbai International Airport is among the busiest airports in the country, handling around 1.5 to 1.75 lakh passengers every day. Police suspect that thieves may be taking advantage of the heavy movement and crowds at the airport to target passengers’ valuables.
Passenger Reports Rs 49,000 Worth of Items Missing
In the latest reported incident, a woman passenger travelled from Mumbai to Chennai on an Air India flight on July 29. After reaching Chennai, she discovered that valuables worth around Rs 49,000 were missing from her baggage.
The passenger later returned to Mumbai and formally lodged a complaint at Sahar Police Station on Monday. Police have initiated an investigation into the incident and are examining the movement of the baggage during the journey.
More Than Two Dozen Theft Cases Since 2024
The issue appears to be broader than the latest 10 cases. According to the information available, more than two dozen baggage theft incidents have been reported at Mumbai’s two airports since 2024.
Despite the number of complaints, no case has reportedly been solved so far and no suspected thief has been arrested in connection with these incidents.
CCTV Footage Under Investigation
Police are currently investigating the 10 cases registered at Sahar Police Station. Authorities have sought CCTV footage from the airport authorities to trace the movement of passengers and their baggage and identify possible suspects.
Police are also examining whether scanners or other airport processes could be providing information about valuable items inside passengers’ luggage, which may then be used by thieves to target specific bags.
Senior Police Inspector Manoj Chalke of Sahar Police Station said that the investigation is underway and CCTV footage has been sought from the airport authorities.
