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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.
IndiGo Flight From Madinah to Hyderabad Diverted to Ahmedabad Following Bomb Threat Email
Dec 04, 2025 05:22 pm CST
An IndiGo flight carrying 180 passengers and six crew members from Madinah to Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad after receiving a bomb threat via email. Security forces conducted a thorough check but found nothing suspicious. This is the third bomb threat incident affecting Hyderabad-bound flights in recent weeks, following similar diversions of flights from Kuwait and Bahrain.
Air India Flight AI188 Receives Bomb Threat Mid-Journey from Toronto to Delhi
Nov 14, 2025 01:32 am CST
An Air India flight traveling from Toronto to Delhi received a bomb threat while airborne, prompting security protocols. The Boeing 777 aircraft landed safely at Delhi airport at 3:40 pm, where it underwent mandatory security checks. All passengers and crew disembarked safely after the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee deemed the threat "non-specific."
Delhi Airport Bomb Threat Email Declared Hoax: Security Heightened Amid Terror Network Investigation
Nov 13, 2025 05:39 am CST
A bomb threat email targeting Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 and other Indian airports was declared a hoax after thorough security checks. This incident comes amid heightened security following a recent car blast in Delhi, with investigations revealing a sophisticated "white-collar terror network" linked to Pakistan-based organizations. Security operations have resulted in nearly 3,000 kg of explosives seized and multiple arrests across educational, medical, and religious institutions.
Air India Express Mumbai-Varanasi Flight Receives Bomb Threat: Security Response and Passenger Safety
Nov 12, 2025 10:04 pm CST
An Air India Express flight from Mumbai to Varanasi made an emergency landing after receiving a bomb threat, with all passengers safely evacuated. Multiple Indian airports received similar threats deemed hoaxes after investigation, raising concerns about aviation security procedures across the country.
Bomb Threat at Ronald Reagan Airport Halts All Flights: What Travelers Need to Know
Nov 05, 2025 03:28 am CST
A bomb threat targeting a United Airlines flight from Houston forced a complete suspension of operations at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington. Security protocols were immediately implemented, with the aircraft isolated and passengers safely evacuated. Operations resumed after approximately two hours, adding to nationwide flight delays already impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown affecting air traffic controllers.
IndiGo Flight Diverted to Mumbai After Security Threat Referencing Historical Airport Attack
Nov 01, 2025 08:43 pm CST
An IndiGo flight traveling from Jeddah to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai following a hoax bomb threat referencing the 1984 Madras airport attack. After thorough security checks, the flight eventually reached Hyderabad approximately seven hours behind schedule, with the airline implementing comprehensive protocols to ensure passenger safety while providing refreshments and regular updates throughout the delay.
Chennai ED Office Bomb Threat Confirmed as Hoax After Thorough Security Sweep
Oct 31, 2025 07:29 pm CST
A bomb threat targeting the Enforcement Directorate's Southern Regional Office in Chennai prompted an immediate security response Thursday morning. Police, bomb squad, and canine units conducted a comprehensive search of the Shastri Bhavan premises after an anonymous email claimed an explosive device was planted in the building. After a thorough inspection, authorities confirmed the threat was a hoax and are now investigating the source of the false alarm.
Brothers' Desperate Plan for Train Seats Backfires: False Bomb Threat Leads to Arrest
Oct 18, 2025 02:26 am CST
Two brothers, frustrated by lack of seating on the Amrapali Express, called in a false bomb threat hoping to secure seats when passengers evacuated. Their plan backfired dramatically, resulting in a 40-minute train delay, a full emergency response at Kanpur Central station, and their subsequent arrest. The Anti Terrorist Squad is now investigating the serious incident.