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Two separate bomb threats were reported on Air Canada and Vistara flights in recent days, causing panic and heightened security measures. However, investigations revealed that both threats were hoaxes.

In the Air Canada incident, an email received at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi claimed a bomb had been planted on the Delhi-Toronto flight. A thorough inspection found nothing suspicious, and legal action is being taken against the perpetrators.

Similarly, a Vistara flight from Paris to Mumbai also received a handwritten bomb threat. A full emergency was declared at the Mumbai airport, but upon landing, it was determined that the threat was false. The airline is cooperating with security agencies in the investigation.

These incidents highlight the need for vigilance and effective security measures in the aviation industry to prevent any potential threats.

A Vistara flight bound for Srinagar on Friday received a bomb threat, prompting swift action by authorities at the airport. Flight no-UK-611 from Delhi was carrying 178 passengers. Following the threat call, the aircraft was immediately directed to an isolation bay upon landing. Operations at the airport were also halted briefly. After an exhaustive search, no explosives were found on the plane, and normal operations resumed. The source of the threat is yet to be known, and officials are investigating the matter.

On May 23, Bengaluru witnessed a security scare after three prominent hotels, including The Ottera, received email threats of a bomb attack. Authorities swiftly responded, deploying Bomb Squad and police teams to ensure safety. Meanwhile, Delhi faced a similar alert when the PM’s office at North Block received a bomb threat, prompting the deployment of fire tenders. Extensive searches were conducted but nothing suspicious was found. These incidents follow a pattern of bomb hoax emails targeting schools, hospitals, and Tihar Jail in the region. Authorities are investigating the latest threat at North Block to apprehend the culprits and ensure public safety.

Several schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, leading to panic and school closures. However, Delhi Fire Services Director Atul Garg believes the threats are likely hoaxes, as they originated from a Russian domain (‘mail.ru’). The emails prompted a massive response from authorities, with fire tenders sent to all affected locations, but nothing suspicious was found. Police and bomb squads are investigating the incident, and security has been beefed up across Delhi, including the Delhi Metro network.

Multiple schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threat emails originating from a single IP address in Russia. The email, sent via the ‘mail.ru’ domain, sparked panic, leading to closures and student evacuations. The Delhi Police’s cyber team is investigating the incident and tracing the IP address. The letters contained threats of explosive devices planted in schools and called for violence against students. Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena assured strict punishment for the culprits. The Ministry of Home Affairs classified the threat as a hoax, advising against panic. Thorough checks are ongoing, with the Delhi Police Crime Branch investigating the situation. Despite the hoax determination, officials emphasize the need to take all threats seriously.