Authorities at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) swiftly responded to a security scare after receiving a bomb threat via email. The alarming message was sent to the airport's customer support ID on 7 December, specifically naming three incoming international and domestic flights.
Details of the Targeted Flights
The threat email identified three specific flights. According to reports from ANI, all three aircraft were already en route to Hyderabad when the threat was received. The airport management confirmed the safe landing of each flight according to their scheduled times.
IndiGo flight 6E 7178, arriving from Kannur, was the first to land safely at 10:50 pm on 7 December.
This was followed by Lufthansa flight LH 752 from Frankfurt, which touched down without incident at 2:00 am on 8 December.
The final aircraft mentioned in the threat, British Airways flight BA 277 from London's Heathrow airport, completed its journey safely at 5:30 am on 8 December.
Immediate Response and Safety Protocols
Upon receiving the bomb threat email, the airport authorities immediately initiated their standard operating procedures for such security situations. A spokesperson for RGIA stated that standard safety protocols were initiated for all three aircrafts upon their arrival.
While the exact nature of these protocols was not detailed in the public statement, such procedures typically involve coordinated efforts between airport security, airline staff, and local law enforcement agencies to ensure a thorough check of the aircraft and passenger safety.
Assurance and Continued Vigilance
The prompt issuance of a statement by the airport management aimed to provide transparency and reassure the traveling public. The incident highlights the robust security framework in place at one of India's major aviation hubs. Investigations into the origin of the threatening email are likely underway, as such hoaxes are treated with utmost seriousness under Indian law.
This event at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport underscores the constant vigilance required in aviation security and the effectiveness of established protocols in handling potential threats, ensuring passenger safety remains the top priority.
