Amid the rising issue of hoax bomb threats in India, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) received a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon. The call, by an anonymous caller, claimed that a passenger was carrying explosives. The security teams at the airport immediately got into action and carried out an extensive search operation at CSMIA. Whether the bomb threat was a hoax or not hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Mumbai Airport Receives Bomb Threat On Azerbaijan Flight
The Mumbai Airport was put on high alert after the airport security received a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon. As per India Today, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) control room received a call mentioning that a person named Mohammad was allegedly carrying explosives on a flight from Mumbai to Azerbaijan.
The CISF responded immediately and also alerted the Sahar Police. They initiated a coordinated security operation and launched an extensive search at the airport to ensure passenger safety. Reportedly, the authorities intensified surveillance at the airport and even conducted thorough security checks. For now, specialised teams have been deployed and security has been tightened at the airport.
The airport authorities have not yet confirmed whether the bomb threat was real or not. Surveillance and investigation to know more about the bomb threat and unknown caller are underway.
450 Hoax Threats Received By Airports, Across India, In October
This Mumbai Airport bomb threat brings to spotlight the concerning challenges faced by India’s security agencies, especially in recent times. According to Business Standard, over 450 hoax calls were made to airports across India in October. This surge in bomb threats hamper flight schedules and also burdens airlines, law enforcement and intelligence networks.
Business Standard further reported that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is focusing on calls originating from foreign locations to tackle this growing issue. They believe this will help their cyber division to trace the sources of these calls and evaluate credibility.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued an advisory to social media companies, urging them to comply with the Information Technology Rules and the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) to avoid misuse of digital platforms.
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