Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

  • Hyderabad Airport Receives $1 Million Ransom Bomb Threat on US-Bound Flight: Second Incident in 48 Hours

    Hyderabad Airport Receives $1 Million Ransom Bomb Threat on US-Bound Flight: Second Incident in 48 Hours

    Dec 09, 2025 05:07 pm CST

    Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport faced intensified security measures following a bomb threat targeting a US-bound flight, with the sender demanding $1 million ransom. This marks the second such incident in less than 48 hours, with government offices also receiving similar threats. Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation with cybercrime teams working to determine the authenticity of these threats.

  • Software Engineer Arrested for Sexual Harassment of Flight Attendant on Air India Dubai-Hyderabad Flight

    Software Engineer Arrested for Sexual Harassment of Flight Attendant on Air India Dubai-Hyderabad Flight

    Dec 01, 2025 04:44 pm CST

    A 34-year-old Kerala software engineer, Benyam Nazar, was arrested at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for allegedly sexually harassing a female cabin crew member on an Air India flight from Dubai. The incident involved inappropriate touching during the flight and obscene writings discovered after landing, resulting in charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.