Indian Airlines Hit by 70 Bomb Threats in a Week, Aviation Officials Reassure Passengers of Safety Amid Global Investigation

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:33pm on 19 Oct 2024,Saturday India

Indian airlines received over 70 bomb threats in the past week, causing flight delays and diversions. On Saturday alone, more than 30 threats were made. Authorities, including the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), met airline CEOs, urging them to follow safety rules strictly. Investigators found that some threats came from overseas, but VPNs may have been used to hide real locations. BCAS reassured passengers that the skies are safe, and airlines like Vistara and IndiGo reported social media threats. New guidelines are expected soon to better handle such situations.

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