DELHI- Today (Feb 27, 2024), a bomb threat call was reported at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi. Following an investigation, it was determined to be a false alarm.
The call, received around 5:15 am, specifically mentioned a flight from Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata (CCU) scheduled to depart from IGI airport.
Delhi Airport Bomb Threat
Authorities implemented standard procedures, and after a thorough inquiry, it was confirmed that the call was a hoax.
“An investigation has been initiated, and a case is in the process of being registered under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code,” stated an officer.
It is worth noting that this incident follows a similar threat call received by Delhi Airport in the last week of January.
Similar Incident
During that instance, Delhi’s IGI Airport was put on high alert due to a bomb threat targeting a flight from Darbhanga to Delhi on January 24. However, the subsequent investigation confirmed that the threat was unfounded.
At 5:50 pm, a full emergency was declared at IGI Airport in response to a bomb threat call related to a SpiceJet (SG) flight originating from Darbhanga and bound for Delhi. The flight landed at the airport at 6:04 pm, and passengers were safely disembarked. Subsequently, the aircraft underwent thorough screening in an isolated bay.
Following the investigation, it was confirmed that the bomb threat call was a false alarm. Despite the hoax, all essential safety protocols were diligently followed to ensure the security and well-being of the passengers.
A 20-year-old individual, identified as Kushagra Aggarwal from Janakpuri, west Delhi, was arrested and detained. The arrest was made in connection with allegedly making a false bomb threat at Delhi airport with the intention of seeking “publicity.”
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