KOZHIKODE: A passenger, who told the airport officials that he has a bomb in his bag when questioned for excess luggage, has been arrested. The incident happened at the Nedumbassery Airport. The arrested is Rasheed of Kozhikode.

Rasheed arrived at the Nedumbassery Airport yesterday to board the plane to Kuala Lumpur. While checking his luggage, it was found that he was carrying excess than the specified weight. With this, the official asked him what was in the bag. Rasheed jokingly replied that there was a bomb. The officials immediately informed the police and the Nedumbassery police took him into custody.