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Mint
13-05-2025
- Mint
Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight at Kolkata airport; 26-year-old passenger detained
An IndiGo flight bound for Mumbai was diverted to the isolation bay at Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport on Tuesday afternoon following a bomb scare involving a passenger, officials confirmed. The incident caused a delay in the flight's departure as security personnel conducted thorough checks to ensure passenger safety. The scare unfolded when a passenger, travelling from Imphal to Mumbai with a stopover in Kolkata, uttered the word 'bomb' to an IndiGo security officer during a secondary-level security procedure known as the step ladder point check. This check involves airline staff frisking passengers and inspecting hand luggage just before boarding. The passenger reportedly asked, 'Do I have a bomb?' prompting immediate concern among security forces. 'The passenger's claim was declared specific, security was beefed up, and standard operating procedure (SOP) implemented,' said the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the airport. The 26-year-old individual was promptly detained and handed over to the police for further investigation. The passenger had arrived in Kolkata on an IndiGo flight from Imphal and was scheduled to board another IndiGo flight to Mumbai. Out of the 186 passengers booked on the Kolkata to Mumbai leg, 179 had already boarded the IndiGo plane when the incident occurred. The Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight, originally scheduled to depart at 1.30 pm, was delayed as the aircraft was vacated and moved to the isolation bay for comprehensive security checks. IndiGo issued a statement confirming the bomb threat and the subsequent security measures: 'IndiGo flight 6E 5227 operating from Kolkata to Mumbai received a bomb threat prior to departure. In accordance with security protocols, the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay at Kolkata airport. All necessary checks were conducted, and the standard operating procedures were followed.' Security has been strengthened at all airports in the country following the India-Pakistan military conflict.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Indian Express
Bengal STF arrests 4 with arms near Kolkata airport
The Bengal Special Task Force (STF) conducted a raid at Purba Beraberi under the jurisdiction of the Narayanpur police station close to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Thursday night. According to STF sources, four people were arrested during the operation: Linkon Hossain, 25, of Chinarpark; Bakibilla Gazi, 28, of Matia, North 24 Parganas; Faruk Sardar, 25, of Athghora, under Baguihati police station, North 24 Parganas; and Rajib Molla, 24, of Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas. According to the STF, incriminating articles had been recovered from their possession: One 7 mm semi-automatic pistol, two one-barrelled pipe guns, 12 rounds of 7.65 mm live ammunition, two rounds of 8 mm live ammunition and one grey-coloured XUV 500 vehicle. A case has been registered at the Narayanpur Police Station under the Arms Act. The STF is also investigating the purpose of their movements. Further, it is being investigated where the arms were procured, to whom the arms were to be handed over, and what the reason for the arms supply was at this time, when tensions were running high between India and Pakistan. According to STF sources, they are interrogating the arrested and searching for the weapons factory from where the weapons had been bought, and they are also investigating whether a larger gang is involved in the incident and whether there was a larger conspiracy. On Friday morning, the West Bengal STF arrested two men associated with the banned terrorist group Jamatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) after raids carried out in Nalhati and Murarai in the Birbhum district. The arrested were Ajmol Hossain (28) and Saheb Ali Khan (28), residents of Nalhati and Murarai, respectively. The arrests have come at a time when India and Pakistan are in a border standofffollowing the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, including mostly tourists, were killed. India retaliated with Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK after May 6 midnight.
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Indian Express
‘Ready for emergencies': Kolkata airport on alert, officials ask passengers to verify flight status after 12 flights get cancelled in 24 hours
After the temporary closure of 18 airports across seven states in India after a recent airstrike on a Pakistan terrorist setup, authorities at Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport are urging passengers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport. On Wednesday, 12 flights were cancelled at the Kolkata airport, comprising six departures and six arrivals. Affected flights included IX 1522 from Ghaziabad, BS 0202 from Dhaka, BS 0208 from Chattogram, 6E 0874 from Chandigarh, and IX 2509 from Srinagar, among others. Despite these cancellations, the airport did not report any significant chaos or large crowds. 'Flights have been cancelled. We conducted a mock drill yesterday (Wednesday). We are totally prepared. Our airport security is in place and ready to handle emergency situations,' Kolkata Airport Director Dr Pravat Ranjan Beuria told The Indian Express. Meanwhile, the Travel Agents Federation Of India (TAFI) has issued a travel advisory in light of the recent developments. The advisory acknowledges flight schedule disruptions caused by temporary airport closures across the country and advises passengers to stay informed through official channels and exercise caution while planning or undertaking travel. The Federation also expressed solidarity with the armed forces and the government's measures against cross-border terrorism. 'Passengers are strongly recommended to follow government advisories and consult with their tour operators or travel coordinators for any safety-related concerns,' said Anil Punjabi, a National Committee member of TAFI. Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More
