Man held at Bengaluru Airport over bomb claim
Bengaluru (PTI): A 52-year-old man was held at the Kempegowda International Airport here for allegedly claiming that he had "two small bombs" inside his luggage, police said on Thursday.
The suspect, Abu Aqeel Azhar Chad, a resident of Wilson Garden in the city and a cloth merchant was with his associate at the airport on January 28 to board and Indigo flight to Ahmedabad, they said.
According to the FIR, Chad and his associate were preparing to board the flight. During the check at the Aerobridge Gate 30, Chad allegedly claimed that he had "two small bombs" inside his bag.
Subsequently, Chad was detained and handed over to the airport police, a senior police officer said.
A case was booked against the accused under sections 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 353(1)(b) (statements conducing to public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, he said.
During questioning, it was found that the suspect was irked with the heightened checks at the airport in place and so claimed that he had bombs inside his luggage, police said.
The suspect allegedly created nuisance and a threatening atmosphere to other passengers, they added.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
