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Two Indians arrested at U.S. airport for carrying knives

New York: Two Mumbai-bound Indians flying from Atlanta were apprehended for carrying folding and steak knives in their carry-on baggage just as the flight was about to leave but the FBI said it was not a case of terrorism.

Chhaganbhai Patel (60), was found carrying a double-blade folding knife, 20 steak knives and razor blades, hidden in the battery compartment of a toy car, during a regular screening at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta.

On questioning, the security officials found that he had a companion, Shakarabhai Patel (64), who was also pulled out of the plane.

A search of the baggage revealed that he was carrying a box cutter and $ 5,000 in cash.

The duo had planned to take a connecting flight from New York to Mumbai.

Federal officials questioned the two but did not file charges.

Media reports said they could be deported. — PTI

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