Hoax Bomb Threats to Indian Airlines Force Emergency Landing in Canada
Recent news indicates that several Indian flights received hoax bomb threats, leading to emergency landings and security checks. Here are the details:
– **Air India Flight Diverted to Canada**: An Air India flight from New Delhi to Chicago was diverted to Iqaluit Airport in Canada due to a suspected bomb threat posted online. The aircraft and passengers are being re-screened as per the laid down security protocol.
– **Multiple Flights Affected**: Seven Indian flights received bomb threats on Tuesday, with two flights making emergency landings. The affected flights included Air India’s Delhi-Chicago route, Air India Express’s Jaipur-Bengaluru route, IndiGo’s Dammam-Lucknow flight, SpiceJet’s Darbhanga-Mumbai flight, Akasa Air’s Siliguri-Bengaluru flight, and an Air India Express flight from Madurai to Singapore.
– **Security Measures**: Security agencies conducted precautionary checks after bomb threats were issued through an X account, which tagged airlines and police. The threats were later confirmed to be hoaxes. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) works in collaboration with cybersecurity agencies and the police to identify and apprehend those responsible for security threats.
– **Investigation Ongoing**: Authorities are actively investigating the incident to identify the perpetrators and ensure they are held accountable for the disruption and inconvenience caused to passengers. Air India has also threatened to take civil action against those responsible.
