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flight bomb threat Centre taking steps to ban hoax bomb perpetrators from flying Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu latest – India TV

flight bomb threat Centre taking steps to ban hoax bomb perpetrators from flying Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu latest – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Flights at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Bomb threat: Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu today (October 27) said the Centre is mulling steps to ban perpetrators who resort to hoax bomb threats from flying. Speaking to media after formally inaugurating two flights between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, the minister also said besides taking support from international agencies, law enforcement wings and the Intelligence Bureau to prevent these fake threats, the union government is also mulling to amend two Civil Aviation Laws. “We are also taking the support of international agencies, law enforcement agencies, the Intelligence Bureau to prevent these. We are planning to bring changes to two civil aviation laws. Those who resort to these kinds of activities will be punished severely and imposed a penalty. We are also taking steps to ban such persons from flying. We will announce them in the coming days,” he said. Most of the threats were issued through social media. Naidu further said an investigation into these fake threats is going on …

Aviation Security Chief Amid Hoax Bomb Calls

Aviation Security Chief Amid Hoax Bomb Calls

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The accused person behind hoax calls will be put on a no-fly list, officials said. (Representational) New Delhi: The hoax bomb threats will be curbed down at the earliest, assured the Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Zulfiquar Hasan, as he emphasised that Indian skies are absolutely safe and urged the passengers to fly without fear. Speaking to ANI on Saturday, the BCAS DG confirmed that they are in coordination with concerned security agencies and airlines over the matter. He has assured that these hoax calls will be curbed down at the earliest as they are working over it. “Indian skies are absolutely safe. The current protocol (to deal with the situation) is robust and is being strictly followed. We reassure passengers that they should fly without any fear and in fact, fly even more,” he told ANI. On meeting with representatives of airlines, he said various things related to safety and security were discussed. Earlier in the day, a meeting of the airlines was held at the BCAS headquarters in Delhi. …

3 Flights Get Bomb Threats In 24 Hours, Over 35 Hoax Calls This Week

3 Flights Get Bomb Threats In 24 Hours, Over 35 Hoax Calls This Week

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An Akasa Air flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai also got a bomb threat. (Representational) New Delhi: Three flights received bomb threats in less than 24 hours, adding to a long list of hoax calls airlines have received this week, triggering an unprecedented security scare. A London-bound Vistara flight from Delhi (UK17) was diverted to Frankfurt, Germany, after a bomb threat. A Jaipur-Dubai Air India Express flight (IX 196) was given a threat, which turned out to be fake. Meanwhile, an Akasa Air flight (QP 1366) from Bengaluru to Mumbai also got a bomb threat shortly before departure. The bomb threat to the Dubai-Jaipur Air India Express flight forced a delay in taking off the Jaipur-Dubai (IX 195) flight from the airport. The take-off was scheduled for 6:10 am today, but it left for Dubai at 7:45. The flight is on its way to its destination. Meanwhile, the Vistara flight which was diverted to Frankfurt, later took off for London. “Vistara flight UK17 operating from Delhi to London on October 18, 2024, received a security threat …

Vistara’s Delhi-London Flight Diverted To Frankfurt After Bomb Threat

Vistara’s Delhi-London Flight Diverted To Frankfurt After Bomb Threat

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According to an official in the know, the flight had received a bomb threat. New Delhi: A London-bound Vistara flight from Delhi was diverted to Frankfurt on Friday following a bomb threat. In a statement early Saturday morning, an airline spokesperson said the flight landed safely at the Frankfurt airport and mandatory checks are being conducted. The flight will continue to its destination once cleared by the security agencies. “Vistara flight UK17 operating from Delhi to London on October 18, 2024 received a security threat on social media. In line with the protocol, all relevant authorities were immediately informed and as a precautionary measure, the pilots decided to divert the flight to Frankfurt,” the spokesperson said. According to an official in the know, the flight had received a bomb threat. Meanwhile, Akasa Air said its flight QP 1366 scheduled to fly from Bengaluru to Mumbai on Friday received a security alert shortly before departure. “Hence as per safety and security procedures, all passengers had to be deplaned as the local authorities followed necessary procedures. We …

airlines bomb threats Passenger safety remains our topmost priority says Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu latest – India TV

airlines bomb threats Passenger safety remains our topmost priority says Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu latest – India TV

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Image Source : RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU (X). Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu. Airlines bomb threats: The law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing all cases of bomb threats against airlines and the government is closely monitoring the situation, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said today (October 16). Against the backdrop of at least 19 flights operated by Indian carriers receiving bomb threats in three days that later turned out to be hoax, he also said the Mumbai Police have arrested a minor responsible for issuing bomb threats targeting three flights. Naidu posted on X and said, “Strongly condemn the recent bomb threats to Indian air carriers. We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring that every necessary measures are taken against such actions. We are Committed in maintaining the highest security standards and passenger safety remains our topmost priority.” Necessary action will be taken against those who are held responsible: Naidu “All others responsible for the disruptions will be identified and duly prosecuted,” the minister said in a statement as he …