Repeat Offender Caught Soliciting Money from Passeng...

Repeat Offender Caught Soliciting Money from Passengers at Bengaluru Airport, Handed Over to Police Bengaluru BIAL Landside Security personnel at Kempegowda International Airport, #Bengaluru intercepted and handed over a visitor, identified as Prateek Bhatia, to the KIA Police on Friday, October 16, 2026, for soliciting money from incoming passengers. Prateek Bhatia was spotted approaching travelers and seeking money within arrival hall. Upon verification, security authorities discovered that Prateek Bhatia had previously been involved in a similar solicitation incident in the T2 arrival area. Following his interception, he was escorted to the local police station for formal legal proceedings. The incident marks the second consecutive day of enforcement action against serial solicitors at the facility. Just a day earlier, on October 15, #BIAL Landside Security detained another repeat offender, Modela Venkata Dinesh Kumar. Dinesh Kumar, who was disguised in religious attire and wearing a face mask, was intercepted while asking passengers for money in the T2 departure area. Airport records revealed he had earlier been apprehended for identical unauthorized activity at Terminal 1 on February 26, 2026. Both individuals were handed over to the KIA Police Station for further investigation and action under applicable public nuisance and security regulations. Airport authorities maintain intensified surveillance across all terminal zones to prevent passenger harassment. @CISFHQrs @BLRAirport @DCPNEBCP

Repeat Offender Caught Soliciting Money from Passengers at Bengaluru Airport, Handed Over to Police Bengaluru BIAL Landside Security personnel at Kempegowda International Airport, intercep

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