Monkey skull found at Delhi airport

On August 10, 2026, India — Central Industrial Security Force personnel at India — Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi detected a suspicious object concealed inside a passenger's hand baggage during pre-boarding security screening. The passenger, who was scheduled to fly from Delhi to India — Hyderabad, claimed the object was a monkey skull. Given the suspected link to wildlife, the passenger was handed over to India — Delhi Police for further investigation under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. Police are awaiting an opinion from the wildlife department to establish the nature of the object and determine whether any violation occurred. The incident highlights the vigilance of security personnel and their role in preventing illegal wildlife trafficking.