Bomb Threats Disrupt Major Indian Airlines: A Recurring Hoax?

More than 20 flights from various Indian airlines, including IndiGo, Vistara, and Air India, received bomb threats on Sunday. The threats were immediately reported to authorities. Emergency protocols were initiated. Despite these concerns, many threats have turned out to be hoaxes throughout the week.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 20-10-2024 15:47 IST | Created: 20-10-2024 15:47 IST
Bomb Threats Disrupt Major Indian Airlines: A Recurring Hoax?
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On Sunday, over 20 flights operated by leading Indian airlines such as IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and Akasa Air faced bomb threats, according to sources.

The airlines have confirmed that flight numbers including IndiGo's 6E 58 and Vistara's UK25 received specific threat alerts, prompting immediate action.

With many of these threats proving to be hoaxes, airlines remain vigilant under the guidance of security authorities as emergency teams rigorously monitor all alerts.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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