Mumbai Police Investigate Surge in Hoax Bomb Threats to Indian Flights

Over 100 flights received bomb threats in a single day, prompting security concerns and legislative considerations.

Mumbai police have registered 14 cases in October related to bomb threats against airlines, with over 510 flights affected in the last 16 days.
The threats have primarily targeted major airlines including IndiGo, Air India, and Vistara, with no suspicious items found on any planes.
Security agencies have responded to over 400 hoax calls in two weeks, leading to heightened concerns about passenger safety and national security.
Authorities are strictly following security protocols, and the civil aviation ministry is considering legislative measures to combat hoax threats.
The IT Ministry has instructed social media platforms to remove misinformation swiftly, and discussions are underway to ban individuals making such threats from flying.