Surat. Personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) demonstrated vigilance, honesty, and swift action at Surat Airport by safely returning a handbag filled with cash and jewelry to a female passenger, setting an example of conscientiousness.

According to information, around 7:20 PM on May 21, 2026, a handbag was found unattended in the city-side parking area of Surat Airport. CISF personnel on duty immediately followed security protocols, took possession of the bag, and began the inspection process.

During inspection and verification, the bag was identified as belonging to Kavita Agarwal, who had traveled from Kolkata to Surat on IndiGo flight 6E-6399. The female passenger was seated in seat number 3C on the flight.

Verification revealed that the bag contained approximately 2.50 lakh rupees in cash along with valuable jewelry. The CISF team then promptly contacted the relevant passenger and, after completing all necessary identification and formalities, safely handed over the bag to her.

Upon receiving her valuable belongings back safely, the female passenger expressed gratitude and praised the honesty, promptness, and professional work ethic of the CISF personnel. The passenger also commended the CISF team’s excellent work through a video message.

Surat Airport

Surat Airport, located in Gujarat, India, was originally a domestic terminal that began operations in the early 2000s, with its current terminal inaugurated in 2019. It serves as a key gateway for the region’s diamond and textile industries, connecting Surat to major Indian cities. The airport’s development reflects the city’s rapid economic growth and increasing importance as a commercial hub.

Kolkata

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is a major cultural and commercial hub in eastern India, founded in 1690 by the British East India Company. It served as the capital of British India from 1772 until 1911, and was a center of the Indian independence movement and the Bengal Renaissance. Today, it is renowned for its vibrant arts, literature, colonial architecture, and festivals like Durga Puja.