Bomb threat Prompts heightened security at airport

 

 

 

 

 

A day after the bomb threat received by Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj International Airport, the situation remained calm amidst strengthened security and intensive checks. Raja Bhoj International Airport was the target of a bomb threat, according to an email received by the authorities on Monday as reported by Gandhi Nagar Police Station. Reportedly, the email, written in English, detailed plans for three separate bombs to be detonated on various flights, raising concerns of imminent danger. Notably, this threat extended beyond Bhopal, with 60 other airports tagged in the email. According to the reports, in response to the alarming threat, security measures at Raja Bhoj International Airport have been significantly intensified.

 

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been conducting secondary ladder point checks on passengers. Prompt action was taken by Gandhi Nagar Police, filing an FIR under relevant sections of the law against the unknown perpetrator(s). The airport administration has assured the public of their unwavering commitment to security, maintaining a constant state of alertness. Additionally, collaboration with relevant agencies has led to the activation of secondary ladder point checks, with specific parameters tailored for different scenarios. The official at airport, emphasised the importance of redundancy, stating that even after initial screening, passengers may undergo cross-checks for added safety.

 

The email, sent via a proxy server, has prompted an investigation by the cyber cell, given the potential for masking the sender’s location. Furthermore, recent CCTV footage from the airport is under scrutiny to identify any suspicious activity leading up to the threat, as per the reports. Following the receipt of the threatening email, Vishal Kumar Sharma, Chief Security Officer of Raja Bhoj Airport, promptly lodged a complaint at Gandhi Nagar Police Station. The email, time stamped around 9:30 am on April 29, highlighted the gravity of the situation, encompassing not only Bhopal but also other airports and aircraft across the country.