Thieves target AAI officials at Delhi 5-star hotel

The belongings of several officials of the Airport Authority of India (AAI) were stolen at a 5-star hotel in New Delhi during a Ministry of Civil Aviation event.

The theft occurred on February 14 at the Taj Mahal Hotel, where AAI had organised an event attended by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol and senior officials from the Ministry.

Delhi Police, acting on complaints from AAI officials, have registered an FIR and begun an investigation. According to the FIR, the theft took place around 2 pm in the Man Singh-1 banquet area during the AAI workshop, as per CCTV footage provided by the hotel.

The stolen items included laptops, cash, mobile phones, ID cards, credit cards and other personal belongings. The FIR also noted that hotel management should have been more vigilant, especially with VVIP guests present, including the Civil Aviation Minister and senior ministry officials.

AAI officials have accused the hotel of negligence in ensuring adequate security, which not only led to the theft but also harmed the reputation of both the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India.