The series of threats to blow up planes continues. On Thursday once again 85 flights received threats. According to media reports, these include 20 flights of Air India, 20 of Indigo, 20 of Vistara and 25 of Akasa. Akasa Air issued a statement saying – Today some of our flights received security alerts. The airline’s response teams are following safety and security protocols with the local authorities. Today, Goa International Airport (Dabolim) and Manohar International Airport in Goa were put on high alert today. 4 flights landing at these airports had received bomb threats. After this, a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was formed for both the airports. In the last 11 days, bomb threats have been received in more than 255 planes. Due to this, the aviation sector has suffered a loss of more than 600 crores. A day earlier, on October 23, the IT Ministry had a virtual meeting with social media platforms X, Meta and airline companies regarding these threats. The government had asked the social media companies, ‘What have you done to stop the spread of these dangerous rumors. These circumstances show that you are promoting crime.’ On October 21, Naidu had said that the names of those who threaten to bomb flights can be included in the ‘no fly list’. The government is planning to amend the aviation security rules and the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Civil Aviation Security Act, 1982. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is constantly in touch with the Home Ministry on this issue. 4 actions of the Central Government regarding threats On receiving information about a bomb, the flight is landed at the nearest airport
On receiving information about a bomb in the plane, the flight is landed at the nearest airport instead of its designated airport. This not only consumes more fuel, but also arrangements have to be made for rechecking the plane, accommodating the passengers in hotels and taking them to their destination. It costs around Rs 3 crore per flight. …………………………………………………… Read these news related to bomb threats in flights… Khalistani terrorist Pannu threatens to blow up Air India flight Amidst the constant bomb threats in flights, on Monday, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu has threatened to blow up an Air India flight. Pannu said – This year is the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh riots. More than 13 thousand Sikhs were killed in the riots. These included women and children as well. Read the full news… Minor threatens to bomb flights, writes on ‘X’ – 6 kg RDX in the plane – 6 terrorists Mumbai police raided Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh in connection with the threat to bomb three flights flying from Mumbai on October 14. Police took 4 minors including the son of a mobile and computer businessman into custody. Read the full news…
