Airlines received 70 fake bomb threats in 6 days, government will take action soon, investigation started

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Indian airlines companies have received several fake bomb threats in the past. On this matter, officials of aviation security body Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) met representatives of airlines companies at its headquarters in Delhi on Saturday. During the meeting, airline representatives discussed the problems being faced due to fake bomb threats with BCAS Director General Zulfiqar Hasan. The airlines companies also told him that airports are getting crowded due to security issues during the festive season.

Order to follow guidelines
BCAS Director General Zulfiqar Hasan has directed airlines companies to strictly follow the guidelines for safety and security. BCAS officials also assured airlines representatives that they are working with the concerned agencies to find out the root cause of the issue.

Security protocols strong to deal with threats
After the meeting, Hasan said that security protocols are strong to deal with such threats. Passengers should fly without any fear. Hasan said, ‘Indian airspace is completely safe. The existing protocol (to deal with the situation) is strong. It is being strictly followed.’

70 false threats to airlines in 6 days

In the last few days, about 70 flights operated by Indian airlines have received false bomb threats. Due to fake threats, many flights were diverted, while some airlines were forced to re-check all their passengers, causing great inconvenience and delay.

Loss of crores of rupees

Such threats against Indian airlines have also led to huge financial losses. Airlines officials estimate that they have suffered losses worth crores of rupees.

Agencies are investigating the matter

Earlier this week, Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu had said that law enforcement agencies are actively investigating all cases of bomb threats against airlines. The government is closely monitoring the situation.

Marshals will be deployed in flights
The central government is also planning to increase the deployment of air marshals in flights, while investigative agencies will investigate whether there is any pattern in the warnings.