"He was evasive in his replies so his baggage was opened for further examination," an official at the airport said. The nationality of the 45-year-old passenger remained unclear, and the case was handed over to state's wildlife crime bureau. A mobile video issued by the airport authorities shows officials giving the cub milk from a baby's bottle. Limatoshi, head of Chennai wildlife crime bureau, told AFP. He said they are investigating whether the man was carrying the cat as part of an international smuggling ring.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 02, 2019 18:00 UTC