Cancer Medication Shipment Triggers Radioactive Alarm at Lucknow Airport

A shipment of cancer medications caused a radioactive alarm at Lucknow Airport, prompting a response from the National Disaster Response Force. The incident did not impact flight operations, and the shipment was later declared safe. No casualties or injuries occurred.

Lucknow Airport was thrust into a state of heightened activity on Saturday when a cancer medication shipment triggered a radioactive material alarm, officials reported.

Swift action was taken by airport authorities who immediately alerted the necessary agencies. The National Disaster Response Force was deployed to assess the situation.

According to a statement from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, the shipment was ultimately deemed safe, with no casualties or risks to life. Flight operations remained unaffected throughout the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)