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Kerala Faces Fresh Wave of Hoax Bomb Threats Targeting Key Institutions

Bomb threats to Kerala's Secretariat, CM's office, and Kochi airport on April 28 were confirmed as hoaxes, extending a pattern of email-based disruptions.

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Security teams have been deployed at the Thiruvananthapuram airport after the bomb threat.
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Overview

  • The Kerala Secretariat, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's office, and Kochi's Nedumbassery International Airport received bomb threats via email on April 28, later confirmed as false alarms.
  • Authorities conducted extensive anti-sabotage checks across multiple locations, including the CM's residence, Cliff House, and other government offices, finding no explosives.
  • The anonymous sender, using the alias Abdul Anulappados, claimed a political motive tied to a drug cartel, though police suspect the identity and narrative are fabricated.
  • Kerala Police have registered nearly 10 cases related to recurring hoax threats and enlisted Microsoft's assistance to trace the origins of spoofed emails sent via VPNs.
  • Heightened security measures continue across Kerala as investigators collaborate with central agencies to address the disruptions and prevent resource fatigue.