According to the news agency PTI report, more than 70 flights received a fresh bomb threat on Thursday, October 24. Around 20 flights each from Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, and 14 flights from Tata-owned airlines Akasa Air received bomb threats. Since the past 11 days, about 250 Indian flights have been targeted with such threats.
"Some of our flights operating on October 24, 2024 have received security alerts today. The Akasa Air Emergency Response teams are monitoring the situation and are in touch with the security and regulatory authorities," an Akasa Air spokesperson said.
"All customers were safely disembarked. We worked closely with the relevant authorities, and standard operating procedures were followed," said IndiGo Airlines after 20 domestic and international flights received a security-related alert.
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Goa International Airport (Dabolim) and Manohar International Airport in Goa were put on high alert after four aircraft bound for these airports received bomb threats. The Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) has been constituted for both airports to assess the threats, said Airport sources.
"Some Air India flights were subject to security threats received on social media on 24th October 2024. Following the laid down protocols, relevant authorities were immediately alerted, and all security procedures strictly adhered to, as per guidance from the regulatory authorities. The safety and security of our passengers, crew, and aircraft remain our top priority,": said Air India Official.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu had said that the government plan to introduce law to address these bomb threat. This includes placing individuals responsible for such threats on a no-fly list.
Meanwhile, the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) protocols have been modified to effectively handle the ongoing wave of "random" online threats targeting various Indian airlines.