In its response, Air India (tweeted) on X : “Valuable items such as cash and jewelry should be kept in hand baggage as per our guidelines”. (File Photo)A case of theft has come to light during an Air India flight, where a passenger’s luggage was tampered with and valuables were stolen. Sahil Juneja, a resident of Pathankot, alleged that while returning from Singapore to Chandigarh via Delhi, his bag’s number lock was broken, resulting in Rs 70,000 of cash getting stolen.Sahil stated in a police complaint that he and his family had travelled from Singapore to Delhi, carrying three luggage bags, all in perfect condition. For their onward journey from Delhi to Chandigarh, they boarded another Air India flight. However, upon landing at Chandigarh airport at 4:55 am on June 30, Sahil discovered that Rs 70,000 in cash had been stolen from one of their bags.Taking to social media, Sahil tagged accounts of Air India, Delhi Airport, and Air India Chandigarh, saying “I trusted the airline with my belongings — that trust is now shattered. Where is the accountability”.The complainant also claimed that he was not the only victim. Other passengers, including a woman traveling from New York to Chandigarh, reported broken suitcase zips and missing items like perfumes and personal belongings.In its response, Air India (tweeted) on X : “Valuable items such as cash and jewelry should be kept in hand baggage as per our guidelines”.However, Sahil fired back, saying: “But did you mention on your site that if we keep our valuables in our luggage, Air India staff have a right to break the locks intentionally and check our luggage and can steal things? You should mention these things in your site as well then”.“Should we travel empty-handed now? Because nothing is secure there,” he added.Story continues below this adSahil has filed a formal written complaint at the Mohali Airport Police Station demanding a full investigation and recovery of the stolen cash, along with strict action against the responsible staff.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:air india