Overview

• India's airlines and airports reported 999 hoax bomb threats this year as of mid-November, a sharp increase from 2023's numbers.
• Over 500 of these false alarms occurred in the last two weeks of October, causing significant disruption to flight operations.
• Authorities have registered 256 police complaints and arrested 12 individuals in connection with these threats, which were often made via social media.
• Hoax threats led to flight diversions, delays, and rising operational costs for airlines, with some incidents involving international flights and foreign agencies.
• India's civil aviation ministry continues to enhance security measures, including thorough screenings and emergency protocols, to mitigate the impact of these incidents.