CISF intercepts two air passengers carrying Bluetooth exam-cheating devices at Goa International Airport, Dabolim

10 October 2026

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Goa International Airport, Dabolim, intercepted two domestic departure passengers carrying concealed Bluetooth devices meant for malpractice in competitive examinations on 10 October 2026. The first passenger, booked on Air India Express flight IX-1340 from Goa to Delhi, was found with three electronic devices, two SIM cards and three Bluetooth earpieces at X-ray screening. His associate was offloaded from the same flight and was carrying a similar device and an admit card for the post of Administrative Assistant in the IIT Goa Non-Teaching Staff Recruitment examination held that day. Both were handed over to the local police and a case has been registered.