A bomb threat email sent to authorities at Jabalpur airport in Madhya Pradesh triggered panic on Monday, prompting an immediate evacuation and a full security sweep. However, after thorough checks by the Bomb Disposal Squad, the threat was confirmed to be a hoax.
🔍 What Happened
The email was received in the early morning hours, claiming that an explosive device was planted at the airport.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and local police responded swiftly.
Passengers and staff were evacuated as precautionary measures.
Sniffer dogs, bomb squad units, and metal detectors were deployed for an intensive search.
No suspicious items were found, and normal operations resumed after two hours.
🗣️ Official Statement
Jabalpur Airport Director stated:
“The threat was found to be baseless. All standard operating procedures were followed, and operations are back to normal.”
Authorities are tracing the source of the hoax email and are likely to take legal action against the sender under the relevant sections of the law.
📈 Why This Matters
The incident highlights growing concerns over false alarms at sensitive infrastructure like airports. Even hoax threats cause massive disruption to operations and can instill fear among passengers, besides wasting critical resources.
❓FAQs
Q1. Was there a real bomb at Jabalpur airport?
No. The threat was found to be a hoax after thorough checks.
Q2. Were flights delayed due to the bomb threat?
Yes, flight operations were temporarily halted but resumed after clearance.
Q3. Who sent the threat?
Investigations are underway to trace the origin of the hoax email.
Q4. What measures were taken by the airport?
CISF, local police, and bomb squads were deployed. The airport was evacuated and secured.
published on 30 june
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