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2024 - 10 - 17

Bombs Away: The Wild Saga of Indian Flight Threats!

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From minor arrests to airlift rescues, catch up on the shocking bomb threat saga shaking up Indian skies!

In a shocking turn of events over the last few days, the Indian aviation scenario has been rattled by a spate of bomb threats, leaving authorities racing against time. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu confirmed that a minor was arrested by Mumbai police for issuing threats across three various flights. It seems like the skies over India are becoming a little too dramatic, making even Bollywood plots pale in comparison! In an unprecedented three-day period, a staggering 19 bomb threats were recorded across Indian airlines including IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air.

It’s hard to overlook the wave of panic that swept each airline and their passengers. Just imagine boarding a flight, coffee in hand, and suddenly being told there’s a bomb threat! Amidst these alarming circumstances, the Canadian military had to airlift passengers from an Air India flight that had been diverted due to similar threats, proving it’s a global crisis impacting our flying experience. The government is taking active measures; in fact, with six additional bomb threats reported just yesterday alone, the aviation ministry announced an increase in the number of sky marshals on flights to enhance passenger safety!

In a comedic twist, it feels like we're living in an action movie scripted with too much drama, as even minor suspects are making headlines. The investigations into these hoaxes are ongoing, and the authorities have pledged to ensure accountability. Moreover, law enforcement is working hard not just to catch the culprits but also to enforce a ‘no-fly’ list containing the names of those attempting to disrupt the calm of the skies with their irresponsible antics. With every day bringing new developments, it seems we can’t turn a page without encountering yet another bomb threat!

But let’s tickle the funny bone for a moment! Did you know that the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, can't fit into most of India’s older airports? Talk about a tight squeeze! Additionally, amidst the chaos of these threats, it’s important to note that security measures in aviation are some of the toughest in the world. Despite the antics of would-be troublemakers, flying remains one of the safest modes of transport. So buckle up, keep your seatbelts fastened, and let’s hope the skies clear up soon!

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Agencies actively pursuing bomb threat cases: Aviation Minister Naidu (Business Standard)

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu also said the Mumbai police have arrested a minor responsible for issuing bomb threats targeting three flights.

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15 bomb threats in three days; Canadian military plane airlifts Air ... (The Hindu)

Canadian military airlifts passengers after bomb threat diverts Air India flight; India faces multiple hoax threats, investigation ongoing.

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Six more flights of Indian carriers get bomb threats; 19 threats in ... (The Indian Express)

Bomb threats to flights of Indian airlines continued Wednesday with at least six flights — three of IndiGo, two of SpiceJet and one of Akasa Air — being the ...

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Bomb threats to airlines: Minor held, 'revenge' suspected; Minister ... (Livemint)

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Wednesday that law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing all cases of bomb threats against airlines ...

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Bomb threats to flights increasing, Centre to double deployment of ... (Economic Times)

The central government will double the number of sky marshals on flights from Indian airports. This decision follows multiple bomb threats and input from ...

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Akasa Air, IndiGo flights get bomb threats, 12th incident in 3 days (India Today)

A Bengaluru-Delhi Akasa Air flight and Delhi-Mumbai IndiGo flight got bomb threats amid a series of hoax calls in the past three days.

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In three days, 19 flights receive bomb threats; 7 flights impacted on ... (The Economic Times)

IndiGo received bomb threats for three flights, including the Riyadh-Mumbai flight 6E 74 that was diverted to Muscat (Oman). Riyadh is a city in Saudi Arabia. " ...

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Bomb threats impact 7 flights on Wed; govt says agencies pursuing ... (Economic Times)

In the past three days, 19 flights faced bomb threats, prompting high-level actions and investigations by Indian authorities. On Wednesday alone, seven ...

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12 bomb threats shake Indian skies: Home, civil aviation ministries ... (Business Today)

The Ministry is now working with law enforcement to identify the sources of these hoax calls, with plans to place the culprits on a “no-fly list” once they ...

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Govt monitoring situation of bomb threats to airlines: Aviation ... (Business Today)

In less than 24 hours, there were bomb threats reported on 9 flights, bringing the total number of threats to at least 12 within a span of three days.

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Agencies look for pattern in bomb threats to airlines (Hindustan Times)

On Monday, seven flights were diverted, delayed, or subjected to a search after posts on social media said they had bombs on board. | Latest News India.

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Air India, IndiGo: Hoax bomb threats spark panic for Indian airlines (BBC News)

At least 10 Indian flights got hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, causing long delays and diversions.

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Flight Bomb Threats: Teenager boy in Chhattisgarh may be behind ... (Economic Times)

Mumbai police issued notices to a teenager, his father, and another person in Chhattisgarh after bomb threats disrupted three international flights on ...

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How 17-year-old's plan to seek revenge against friend led to bomb ... (Firstpost)

The last three days of flying in India have been turbulent. Multiple hoax bomb threats, almost 19 in total, led to multiple diversions and delays, ...

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Bomb threat: Vistara Frankfurt-Mumbai flight makes emergency ... (The Hindu)

A Mumbai-bound Vistara flight with 147 persons on board made an emergency landing here on Wednesday (October 17, 2024) upon its arrival from Frankfurt in ...

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Vistara Frankfurt-Mumbai flight receives bomb threat, makes ... (Business Today)

Bomb threat on Vistara flight: The Vistara flight, with 134 passengers and 13 crew members on board, landed safely at 7:45 am.

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Yet another bomb threat, this time for a Frankfurt-Mumbai Vistara ... (The Indian Express)

The Vistara Frankfurt-Mumbai flight was flying over Pakistan when it declared the code for a general emergency.

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Security threat on Frankfurt-Mumbai Vistara flight, 13th incident this ... (India Today)

This is the 13th such incident in just four days that Indian flights, operating both on domestic and international routes, received fake bomb threats.

Two Mumbai-bound international flights receive bomb threats - The ... (Economic Times)

For the fourth consecutive day, domestic airlines faced bomb threats. On Thursday, Vistara and IndiGo international flights received threats, ...

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Police arrest teen for bomb threats to airlines, planned to frame ... (Business Standard)

The 17-year-old boy created a social media account using the name of a friend he wanted to implicate over financial dispute: Akasa Air bomb threat.

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20th bomb threat: Vistara flight from Frankfurt declares emergency ... (Hindustan Times)

The Vistara aircraft landed safely at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and was taken to an isolation bay for passenger ...

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Air India serial bomb threats: Why is it significant amid Canada ... (Aljazeera.com)

Several Indian carriers have been forced to divert flights or return to land following bomb threats this week.

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Bomb Threats Flights: Five Air India flights avert threat made via ... (Economic Times)

Air India Flights Bomb Threat: Five Air India flights received security threat messages via social media on Thursday, leading to swift action by the airline ...

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What security protocols kick in when a flight gets a bomb threat? (The Indian Express)

Safety and security are considered paramount in aviation and precisely for this reason, even seemingly non-credible threats posted from anonymous and ...

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