Guwahati's LGBI Airport returns foreign currency worth over Rs 10 lakh to passenger
Guwahati, June 30
What could have turned into a stressful situation ended in relief for a passenger after Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, successfully recovered and returned an unattended bag containing foreign currency worth over Rs 10.14 lakh.
The airport, operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), said in a press release that the incident occurred on June 26, 2026, during routine security screening at Terminal 1, when the CISF detected an unattended bag at the Automated Tray Retrieval System (ATRS).
"Following standard security protocols, the bag was secured and handed over to the airport's Lost & Found team. Inside were $10,720, 175 Chinese yuan, medicines and personal belongings. The name written on the bag and the medicine strips provided the first clue in identifying the passenger. After reviewing CCTV footage, the Lost & Found team confirmed that the passenger had already boarded a flight to Hyderabad. In coordination with CISF and Hyderabad airport authorities, the passenger was traced, ownership verified, and the bag returned to an authorised representative," said the press release.
The incident reflects the vigilance, professionalism and passenger-first approach that define operations across AAHL's airport network, with LGBIA continuing to deliver a safe, secure and reassuring travel experience.
Following the inauguration of its new Terminal 2 in February 2026, LGBIA continues to strengthen its position as the gateway to Northeast India, pairing modern infrastructure with service excellence.
Earlier on June 15, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India's largest private airport operator, was recognised by Prix Versailles, one of the globally renowned architecture and design awards in the world.
According to an official release from Adani, both Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and Terminal 2 of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati (LGBIA), earned a place in the World's Most Beautiful Airports List 2026.
The recognition acknowledges design, sustainability, and passenger-centric planning.
The Prix Versailles is a distinguished annual global award in architecture and design, presented at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris since 2015.
It awards both newly launched airports and terminals for their contemporary creations that embody a rare synthesis of distinctive architecture reflecting how airports are moving beyond conventional design to offer a richer and more harmonious vision of the world, a release said.
Along with NMIA and LGBIA, five other international airports, including Guangzhou, China; Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Kandal Stueng, Cambodia; Pittsburgh, United States; and San Diego, United States, have also been recognised in this list.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great job by the team but honestly, this shouldn't be news - it should be routine. Glad it ended well but wish we didn't have to celebrate basic honesty. That said, Guwahati airport's new terminal is beautiful, I've used it twice. Really modern.
Impressive recovery by the Guwahati airport staff. Over Rs 10 lakh is a significant amount - the passenger must have been panicked. Nice to see Indian airports stepping up with both infrastructure and service. Though I wonder if this kind of thing happens more often than reported?
Yaar, Adani airports getting recognition for design is one thing, but customer service like this is what matters at ground level. Ek baar mera bag lost ho gaya tha in Delhi airport, took 3 days to get it back. So this speed is impressive. But Rs 10 lakh in bag? That's too much cash to carry in hand luggage, no? 🛩️
Love seeing Northeast India getting such great service! Guwahati is truly the gateway. The new terminal is beautiful and now this quick lost & found response shows they care about passengers. Hope this sets a standard for other airports too. Next time I fly from there, I'll feel more relaxed knowing staff are vigilant.
While this is a feel-good story, I worry about what happens with airports becoming too privatized. Adani gets all these awards but what about common man's experience? Ticket prices keep rising. Anyway, good that the passenger got their money back - imagine losing that much! 😅
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