SAA event in Himachal Pradesh, Kangra Airport area, India on Thu 17th September 2026

On September 17, an Israeli national was detained at Kangra Airport in Himachal Pradesh after a live cartridge was found in his baggage during security checking, reports Greater Kashmir. The individual was identified as Yonatan Levy, 24, who had arrived at the airport on September 15 to board a flight to New Delhi. Police detained Levy after the live cartridge was detected in his bag during security screening. Kangra Superintendent of Police (SP) Kulbhushan Verma confirmed the detention and said a case had been registered under the Arms Act. Levy was in police custody until September 18, according to the SP. Police have not disclosed the type of cartridge or how it came into Levy’s possession. Further investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the recovery.