1 min readBengaluruApr 1, 2026 01:10 PM ISTA Dutch national was arrested in Bengaluru for sending a bizarre "ritual" package containing rotten items to the city’s international airport.A 65-year-old Dutch national of Indian origin was arrested in Bengaluru on Tuesday for allegedly sending a bizarre “ritual” package to the administrative office of Kempegowda International Airport, claiming it was meant to ward off potential disasters.The accused, identified as Subhash Hajij, an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, is suspected of having couriered the parcel in January. The package left airport authorities baffled, as it contained rotten tomatoes, decaying flower garlands, pieces of iron, a toothpaste cover, and obscene photographs.After weeks of confusion over the intent behind the parcel, officials lodged a complaint on March 4, prompting an investigation. Using CCTV footage, the airport police tracked down Hajij and took him into custody.According to the police, Hajij had frequented several locations within the airport premises between January 6 and January 22. During this period, he allegedly used the airport’s post office to send a parcel addressed to the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) office.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Bengaluru