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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
Passenger arrested at kolkata airport after bomb remark delays flight
Kolkata: A 26-year-old air passenger from Imphal was arrested at Kolkata airport on Monday afternoon for allegedly uttering the word "bomb" while preparing to board a Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident triggered a full-scale security alert and delayed flight flyer, Regal Chongtham, reportedly told an IndiGo security officer at the step ladder point in Hindi, "Mere paas bomb hai?" (Do I have a bomb?), moments before boarding IndiGo flight 6E 5227, scheduled to depart for Mumbai at 1.30 pm from Bay to officials, Chongtham grew frustrated while interacting with airline staff during the secondary ladder point checking and multiple checks of passengers' baggage as part of enhanced security measures because of the current tension between India and Pakistan. In an apparent act of sarcasm, he remarked, "Mere paas bomb hai" to an airline employee. Security personnel, adhering to strict airport safety protocols, immediately apprehended him and initiated emergency receiving the alert, the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was activated and classified the situation as "specific", leading to the aircraft being moved to an isolation bay in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP). The airport's Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and a sniffer dog unit promptly arrived at the scene to inspect Chongtham's protocols were quickly enforced, and all boarding operations were suspended. At the time of the incident, 179 of 186 passengers had already boarded. The remaining passengers and crew were de-boarded, and the aircraft underwent a thorough a thorough examination using explosive vapour detectors (EVDs), authorities declared his luggage safe, and no threats were found. Despite this, security measures were intensified, and relevant agencies were who earlier arrived in Kolkata from Imphal on flight 6E 6716, was taken into custody for questioning. He is a resident of Sega Road Jonjeng Hajailukai in Imphal and was staying at a hostel in said they were probing the motive behind the statement. Preliminary reports suggest the possibility of a prank or poor judgment on the part of the flyer, though officials have not ruled out other operations resumed after security agencies cleared the aircraft. No explosive materials were have reiterated the importance of adhering to strict . They emphasised that making bomb-related remarks, even in jest, can lead to serious legal consequences, including detention or arrest."We always urge passengers to remain cautious and cooperative during security checks to ensure the safety and smooth functioning of airport operations," said a senior airport official.
New Indian Express
29-04-2025
- New Indian Express
Email claims RDX-based explosive planted at Kochi airport, declared hoax
KOCHI: Kochi airport received a The email, which read, 'RDX-based explosive device has been clandestinely planted at the CIAL! Evacuate all by 2 pm!' was sent from the ID achimullu_ahmed_shankar@ and received by the public relations officer (PRO) of the Cochin Airport International Ltd (CIAL) around 7.53am. Within an hour, the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) of the CIAL convened to evaluate the nature of the threat. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) anti-sabotage unit thoroughly checked every nook and corner of the airport terminals, with the police bomb squad also joining in. Simultaneously, alerts were issued to airline operators who began inspecting parked aircraft. Around 9am, the threat was confirmed to be a hoax. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation based on a complaint by the CIAL. The police cyber wing is already probing a series of similar hoax emails received by various government and private establishments in recent days.
India Today
28-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Bomb threat to Kerala Chief Minister's office, residence, Kochi airport
A bomb threat was received at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's office and his official residence, Cliff House, both located in the state capital. Kochi international airport, too, received a bomb threat early this morning. Authorities deployed bomb squads to search all the premises. The bomb threat at the Chief Minister's office and residence in Thiruvananthapuram was received via email, prompting immediate action by the Kerala Police, who cordoned off the affected areas. With sniffer dogs and specialised teams in place, a thorough inspection is underway. However, as of now, no explosives have been found at either bomb threat to the airport was also sent via email to pro@ at 07.53 AM from email ID, achimuthu_ahmed_shankar@ claiming an 'RDX-based explosive device has been clandestinely planted at the CIAL! Evacuate all by 2 PM!' The airport's Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was convened at 8.55 am, and immediate security measures were implemented. The CISF conducted anti-sabotage checks at all terminals, while the state police ensured similar checks on the city side. Airlines were instructed to increase security measures for all southern flights. The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has since filed a complaint with the state police and notified all concerned stakeholders.
