Bomb alert! Mumbai Airport gets new threat; Nagpur-Kolkata flight makes emergency landing | What we know so far
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport received a bomb threat from an unidentified caller, warning of a passenger with explosives
Mumbai: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai received a bomb threat from an unidentified caller on Wednesday afternoon, who alerted the security personnel about a passenger carrying explosives.
Another flight from Nagpur to Kolkata made an emergency landing at Raipur airport following a bomb threat. IndiGo plane 6E812, which had 187 passengers and six crew members on board, is currently being checked at the airport. Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Kirtan Rathore said a further probe is underway.
The plane landed at the Chhattisgarh capital sometime after 9 am and was immediately taken to the isolation bay for mandatory security checks, added officials, reported PTI.
Indian airlines, including domestic and international carriers, have been receiving a series of bomb threats over the past few months. To date, over 300 flights have received similar threats, with the latest incident reported on Thursday.
Mumbai Airport bomb threat
An unidentified person called the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) control room and specifically mentioned a person named Mohammad, who was allegedly carrying explosives on a flight from Mumbai to Azerbaijan, stated reports.
Upon receiving the threat, the CISF promptly alerted the Sahar Police, triggering a rapid security sweep of the airport. Security at the airport has been heightened as a precaution, with police verifying passenger details to ensure safety and prevent potential threats.
Hoax calls, social media threats
Over 450 hoax calls were reportedly recorded in October, raising widespread concerns about their potential impact on passenger safety and national security.
In response to these growing threats, the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) cyber wing has thoroughly investigated these calls. The inquiry focuses on determining the motives behind the calls and evaluating their credibility.
On November 10, a person had been detained by security agencies at the Kolkata Airport after he falsely claimed that there was a bomb on the plane. He was held from the airport boarding area.
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First Published:14 Nov 2024, 10:27 AM IST
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