Amidst recent false bomb warnings on flights, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security conducted a meeting with CEOs of domestic airlines. This meeting took place at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan in Delhi, the headquarters of the Airport Authority of India. During the session, strict adherence to all security protocols and SOPs on flights was emphasized.
In the last few days, over 70 flights have received bomb threats, which later proved false. Particularly on Saturday, over 30 flights of various Indian airlines received threats. Flights operated by Air India, Indigo, Akasa Air, Vistara, SpiceJet, Star Air, and Alliance Air were targeted. A note about a bomb was even found in a flight's lavatory, but investigations revealed it was fake.
Minor Held in Threat Case
Mumbai Police recently detained a 17-year-old from Chhattisgarh in connection with threats against three flights departing Mumbai on October 14. Various police teams have sought information from virtual private network (VPN) service providers and social media platforms regarding the threat messages. It has been instructed to promptly share all information with all stakeholders.
Government Steps to Halt Bomb Threats
The Aviation Ministry plans to implement strict rules to prevent fake bomb threats, including a proposal to place culprits on a no-fly list. This step ensures flight security is uncompromised and passengers can travel without worry. After the meeting, airlines' CEOs stated they would work with BCAS to enhance security and ensure passenger safety remains paramount.
