Bomb Threat Email Triggers Security Scare at Kolkata Airport

A bomb threat email sent to Kolkata Airport on Thursday triggered panic and heightened security measures across the airport premises. The airport administration received a threatening email in the afternoon claiming that explosives had been placed inside the airport complex and threatening to blow up the entire facility.

Security Tightened Across Airport Complex

Following the receipt of the threat email, security arrangements at the airport were immediately strengthened. Security personnel were deployed across the airport complex, while a thorough inspection was launched to verify the claims made in the email.

Officials are investigating the contents of the message and working to determine whether the threat is genuine or a hoax. Security agencies are carrying out necessary checks as part of the airport’s security protocol.

Kolkata Airport Has Received Similar Threats Before

Kolkata Airport has received similar bomb threat emails on several occasions in the past. In previous cases, detailed security checks found no explosives or suspicious objects, and the threats were subsequently determined to be false.

Authorities, however, continue to treat every such threat seriously and conduct comprehensive security assessments to ensure the safety of passengers, airport staff and aircraft.

Previous Threat to Kolkata-Shillong Flight

In February, a bomb threat was reportedly received in connection with an IndiGo flight operating from Kolkata to Shillong, leading to a delay in the flight’s departure.

Security agencies conducted checks after the threat was received, and passengers were evacuated as a precautionary measure. No suspicious object was found during the inspection. The aircraft was subsequently cleared and departed safely.

IndiGo had cooperated with the authorities in accordance with its standard operating procedures.

Security agencies are continuing their assessment of the latest threat at Kolkata Airport. Further details are awaited regarding the nature and credibility of the threat and the outcome of the ongoing investigation.