A bomb threat via email prompted a swift response from Nagpur police and emergency services at Hotel Dwarkamai in Ganeshpeth Colony. Authorities evacuated the hotel and are conducting a thorough investigation, with no explosives found so far. This is a developing story.
Two separate bomb threats on Wednesday shook Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and a Nagpur-Kolkata flight, prompting emergency measures and security checks. While the Mumbai threat was a phone call, the Nagpur flight made an emergency landing in Raipur after a bomb threat was received. Authorities are investigating both incidents.
The ISKCON temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, received its fourth bomb threat in three days on Sunday, prompting authorities to increase security measures. While the threats turned out to be hoaxes, police are actively investigating the origins of these alarming emails, which have also targeted hotels and the airport in the city.
Ten hotels in Rajkot, Gujarat received bomb threat emails on Saturday, sparking a massive security operation. The threats were later determined to be a hoax. Meanwhile, 33 flights across India received similar threats, prompting the IT Ministry to issue an advisory to social media platforms to combat the spread of misinformation.
A passenger at Cochin International Airport was detained after making a verbal bomb threat on Monday, adding to the recent surge in hoax bomb threats on flights across India. The threat, which turned out to be a false alarm, caused a flight delay and prompted authorities to initiate an investigation. This incident comes amidst a wave of similar threats, with over 100 flights receiving bomb threats in the past week, raising concerns about aviation security and causing significant disruption to air travel.
A wave of bomb threats targeting Indian flights has sparked serious concern and prompted authorities to take swift action. In recent days, numerous flights have been disrupted by these threats, which have been determined to be hoaxes. The government is now introducing strict measures, including a no-fly list for offenders and potential jail time, to deter future incidents. This article delves into the latest developments, the impact on passengers and airlines, and the government’s response to this alarming trend.
A Vistara flight carrying 147 passengers from Frankfurt, Germany, made an emergency landing in Mumbai on Wednesday after receiving a bomb threat. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
An Air India Express flight operating from Ayodhya received a bomb threat on social media. While the threat remains unverified, the airline acted swiftly, implementing stringent security protocols as directed by the government. The aircraft landed safely, and will undergo thorough security checks before being cleared for future flights.
An Air India flight bound for Chicago from Delhi was diverted to Canada after a bomb threat was received through social media. This incident triggered heightened security measures at various Indian airports, with four planes, including the Air India flight, receiving similar threats. Authorities are investigating the source of the threats and taking steps to ensure passenger safety.
An Air India flight bound for New York from Mumbai was diverted to Delhi on Monday after a bomb threat was received. The aircraft is currently at the IGI Airport, and security protocols are being followed to ensure passenger safety. The flight has been rescheduled for the morning of October 15th.
