An Air India Express flight heading to Varanasi was subjected to a bomb threat on Wednesday, triggering an immediate response from the airline. The airline promptly notified the government-appointed Bomb Threat Assessment Committee per standard protocols. The spokesperson for Air India Express stated that the flight landed safely, and all passengers were disembarked without incident. The aircraft will undergo necessary security checks before being cleared for further operations.
Simultaneously, IndiGo Airlines reported security-related concerns for five major airports, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Thiruvananthapuram. This threat was communicated through alternative digital channels, rather than traditional email, and was flagged earlier in the day.
This unsettling development unfolds just days after a nationwide security alert was implemented following a car explosion near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi that claimed the lives of 12 individuals. This incident has prompted an escalation of safety measures at crucial transit points such as airports, railway stations, and metro networks, leading to a heightened state of vigilance throughout the national capital and beyond.
In a related operation, police confiscated 2,900 kilograms of explosives across several regions, including Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Authorities linked this seized material to an alleged “white-collar terror module” associated with the groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.
In response to the recent attack, security protocols at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport have been further reinforced. The airport management, DIAL, has issued advisories suggesting that passengers prepare for longer security screening times due to the current circumstances. Travelers are urged to arrive at the airport earlier than usual to accommodate potential delays.
Officials continue to be vigilant and are implementing enhanced security measures across all significant transportation hubs throughout the country. Investigations into the explosion and related terrorist activities remain ongoing, maintaining a high state of alert among law enforcement and security agencies.