Impact on Flights and Passengers
Nearly 100 flights in were disrupted due to hoax bomb threats, causing significant delays, diversions, and emergency landings over the past week.
Incidents included a flight returning to after denied entry due to a bomb threat, and an flight to diverted to , stranding passengers for over 18 hours.
Government and Airline Response
Indian authorities, led by Minister , are considering legislative amendments to classify hoax bomb threats as cognizable offenses with harsher punishments, including a no-fly list for perpetrators.
Security measures have been intensified at airports, with increased CCTV surveillance and security checks. Arrests have been made, including a minor boy, as investigations continue to uncover the source of the threats.