An Air India flight from Dubai to Bangalore was delayed for two hours after passengers were forced to throw away liquids purchased in the airport’s duty free shop. Among the items that were dumped were tubes of gels, toothpastes, creams, lotions and shampoos.

It had earlier been stated that items bought at duty free could be taken onto planes. But a source from Air India last night said duty free was banned too. “We are trying our best to communicate to all the passengers and the travel agents about our security policy,” said the official.