Man held for sending ‘strange parcel’ to airport

Bengaluru: A 65-year-old Dutch national of Indian origin has been arrested for allegedly sending a strange parcel to the administrative office of the Kempegowda International Airport here, police said on Wednesday.

The man identified as Subhash Jai Ajeez had sent the parcel in January this year, which reportedly contained a toothpaste cover, decaying flower garlands, rotten tomatoes, pieces of iron and obscene photographs, they said. Authorities conducted a preliminary inquiry and filed a formal complaint on March 4, police said.

Following examination of CCTV footage and gathering information from local sources, police traced Ajeez near a temple in Madiwala where he was found sleeping, a senior police officer said.

During questioning, Ajeez told police that he did not have any malicious intent and claimed the parcel was part of a ritual meant to prevent “untoward incidents” at the airport.

He also told police that he had sent similar parcels to other airports, he said. Police said Ajeez is an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder and a retired professional who receives a monthly pension of about Euro 2,000.