Panic briefly broke out at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital on Thursday, after the security personnel, during a routine luggage screening as part of security check, discovered what appeared to be a “human skeleton”.
The incident triggered an immediate check by airport security and the Delhi Police.
According to police officials, an initial examination revealed that it was a demo skeleton commonly used by medical students for academic purposes.
The item was found inside the luggage of a medical student, confirming that it was not linked to any criminal activity.
However, to rule out any doubt, Delhi Police have sent the skeleton for forensic examination.
Officials said the forensic analysis will scientifically establish that the recovered remains are indeed a demo skeleton used for educational training, and not of human origin.