More than 250 flights in India have been under bomb threats in the last fortnight, which has thrown the country’s aviation sector into a state of complete disarray. As alarming as this trend is, on October 24 alone, a total of 25 such threats were reported from Akasa Air and 20 flights each of Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara, besides five from SpiceJet and Alliance Air.
Interactions of the Threats
The majority of these threats trace their source back to social media, which has led the authorities to believe they are hoaxes. However, the implications have been serious in that these false alarms have resulted in an extensive security check and inconvenienced hundreds of travellers. The threats have created a significant challenge for the paramilitary forces and the aviation authorities, who have worked around the clock to address the situation.
Government Response
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu condemned these acts, adding that those people committing these bomb threats will face stringent sentences, which could even place them on a no-fly list. According to him, it is of paramount importance for the government to assure the people that security in aviation is paramount.
On 19th October, the BCAS summoned an emergency meeting with the CEOs and representatives of several airlines in order to discuss the situation which had reached a point of no return. Besides, government authorities are conducting enquires about the genuineness of this threat is a matter of a grand conspiracy, making enquiries about the ongoing investigation even more challenging.
Impact on Passengers and Airlines
Threats from bombs have, in the recent past, brought tremendous inconveniences to flight schedules and raised many concerns regarding travelling safety and security. Additional security measures have been enforced on airlines, further complicating the operations.
However, the efforts of the officials have ensured that travellingling is still regarded as safe. Such increased screening and security measures have been taken to minimize potential threats and gain confidence in the aviation of system the passengers.
Conclusion
With more questions being asked, Indians in the aviation field are on tenterhooks. The alarming rise in bomb threats indicates that security measures and vigilance must be accelerated, not only to protect the passengers but also the airline staff. All passengers are encouraged to keep abreast and be careful flying during these volatile times.
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