Bengaluru | RBN News

In a disturbing incident raising serious questions over passenger safety and airport security protocols, a staff member at Kempegowda International Airport has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a South Korean national during a security check.

The accused has been identified as Mohammed Affan Ahmed, an airport staffer deployed in the security area.

According to police officials, the incident occurred when the victim was preparing to travel and was stopped during routine procedures.

What the victim allegedIn her complaint to the authorities, the woman stated that the accused informed her that her check-in luggage was emitting a “beeping sound”, which immediately caused her concern.

Trusting the staff member and fearing a technical or security issue, she agreed to undergo a personal security check.

However, the situation reportedly took a horrific turn when the accused allegedly took her to the men’s washroom area, instead of a designated screening zone, and molested her.

He said my check-in luggage was making some beeping sound during check-in.

It made me worried, so I agreed to a personal security check. He then took me to the men’s washroom area, where he molested me,” the victim told investigators.

Arrest and investigation Following the complaint, the Bengaluru Police registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including charges related to sexual assault and criminal misconduct.

The accused was taken into custody after preliminary verification of CCTV footage and internal airport movement logs, police sources said.

Investigators are examining:CCTV footage from the terminal and nearby corridors Duty rosters and access permissions of the accusedWhether standard operating procedures were violated Possibility of institutional lapses or negligenceAirport authority responseAirport authorities have stated that they are fully cooperating with the investigation and have assured that strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty.

Officials also indicated that internal audits of security protocols and staff conduct are underway to prevent any recurrence.Diplomatic and safety concernsThe incident has triggered concerns over the safety of foreign nationals transiting through Indian airports.

Sources said the matter has been communicated through appropriate channels to ensure support and assistance to the victim.

Women’s rights groups and social media users have strongly condemned the incident, calling for zero tolerance toward abuse of authority and demanding stringent background checks and monitoring of airport personnel.

Bigger questions As images and details of the arrest spread online, many have questioned:

How a staff member could escort a passenger to an unauthorised area Why proper female security personnel were not deployed Whether existing safeguards for international passengers are adequate The case remains under active investigation, and further details are awaited.

RBN News will continue to track developments in this case.

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