A wave of fear swept through Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday afternoon after an unidentified caller alerted security personnel about a passenger carrying explosives. The bomb threat, received via phone, triggered an immediate security response, putting the airport on high alert.
Meanwhile, a separate incident unfolded in the skies. A flight traveling from Nagpur to Kolkata was forced to make an emergency landing at Raipur Airport due to a bomb threat. The aircraft, carrying passengers and crew, was immediately grounded and subjected to a thorough security check. Authorities confirmed the emergency landing, with Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Kirtan Rathore stating that a probe into the matter is underway.
Both incidents have shaken the aviation industry, highlighting the ever-present threat of security breaches. The authorities are working diligently to investigate the origins of the threats and ensure the safety of travelers and staff. This incident underscores the importance of robust security protocols and vigilant awareness in airports and on flights. Further updates on the investigations will be provided as they become available.
