Bomb threat email to Hyderabad airport turns out to be hoax

A bomb threat email received by the Rajiv Gandhi International (RGIA) Airport here triggered security checks, but was later declared a hoax, police said on Wednesday.

The email sent on Tuesday claimed that explosives were planted on the airport premises. Security teams conducted thorough inspections, but nothing suspicious was found, they said.

A case was registered and further investigation is on, they added.