Security Tightens Amid Hoax Bomb Threats at Agra and Kanpur Airports

Security measures were heightened at Agra and Kanpur airports following bomb threat emails, which turned out to be hoaxes. Police conducted thorough searches, found no explosives, and are working to trace the email source. The scare was deemed a mischievous act intended to cause panic.

Security at Agra and Kanpur airports was intensified after both facilities received threat emails, officials reported on Monday.

A comprehensive search of both airports revealed nothing suspicious. While Kanpur received a specific threat of explosives, the Agra complaint lacked details. Authorities have registered cases and begun a detailed investigation.

Police, assisted by various units, conducted searches, confirming the threats as hoaxes. Officials suspect the emails aimed to create public panic. Investigations to trace the sender are ongoing.