Bomb Threat Drama Unfolds: Hundreds of Flights Affected

Bomb threats disrupted operations of Indian airlines, impacting hundreds of passengers and leading to increased security measures. Flights from multiple carriers were isolated for checks, all turning out as hoaxes. Authorities are stepping up to counter such false alarms through stricter norms and potential no-fly list enforcement.

A wave of bomb threats caused significant disruption across Indian airlines on Sunday, grounding numerous flights and affecting hundreds of passengers. Authorities were forced to deploy stringent security measures as planes were moved to isolation for detailed checks.

According to sources, the threats targeted flights from multiple carriers including IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, Akasa Air, and Air India Express. Thankfully, all threats were later revealed to be hoaxes, and passengers were safely disembarked without any incidents.

In response to the ongoing threat environment, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security convened with airline representatives to discuss new protocols. The aviation ministry plans to introduce tough measures against false bomb threats, possibly including placing offenders on no-fly lists.

(With inputs from agencies.)