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19 Indian flights received bomb threats over three days, causing widespread disruptions.
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Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu condemned the threats, vowing swift action against those responsible.
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Airports have increased security measures, with police and intelligence agencies working to investigate and prosecute culprits.
India’s aviation sector is on high alert after 19 flights received bomb threats over three days, prompting Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to condemn the “mischievous and unlawful” actions ¹. The threats, all of which were later deemed hoaxes, targeted domestic and international flights, including those operated by IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air.
A minor has been apprehended by Mumbai Police for issuing threats to three flights, and investigations are underway to identify others responsible ¹. The Civil Aviation Ministry faced questions from a parliamentary committee about the rising number of hoax threats, with the Civil Aviation Secretary assuring that action is being taken against those responsible.
To tackle the growing threat landscape, Minister Naidu chaired a high-level meeting with top officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, and the Central Industrial Security Force ¹. Airports have ramped up security measures, with police forces and intelligence agencies working around the clock to investigate and bring the culprits to justice.
As authorities continue their investigations, Minister Naidu stressed the importance of maintaining vigilance, assuring the public that all necessary precautions are being taken to prevent further disruptions in the aviation industry ¹.
