Hoax Bomb Threats Prompt Emergency Protocols at Hyderabad Airports
Two Hyderabad airports received bomb threat calls, resulting in emergency measures. The threats targeted a Qatar Airways flight and Begumpet airport, but were later confirmed as hoaxes. Thorough checks and emergency protocols, including the formation of a bomb threat assessment committee, were promptly executed.
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On Wednesday, Hyderabad officials sprung into action following bomb threat calls targeting two city airports, which turned out to be false alarms. These threats were directed at a Qatar Airways cargo flight and Begumpet airport.
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGI) declared an emergency after an alarming email reported a 'human bomb' aboard an arriving Qatar Airways flight. The worrying claim triggered fire and security teams to standby until the plane landed safely.
A temporary bomb threat assessment committee was constituted as part of the standard protocols. Similarly, the Begumpet airport received a fabricated bomb threat, prompting thorough security checks. Both threats were unveiled as hoaxes after meticulous inspections.
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