There is an atmosphere of panic and fear after more than a dozen planes were bombed in the last few days. However, all these threats turned out to be false, which is a relief. However, due to continuous threats, the administration has come into action and after receiving bomb threats in domestic and international flights, Delhi Police has written a letter on social media platforms and given a clear and strong message to those spreading such falsehoods. Threat. The account details of those making threats are being obtained from all these.
Formation of team to investigate cases of threats
Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an FIR in connection with a bomb threat on a Bengaluru-bound Akasa Air flight with 180 people on board, and also began investigation into seven other cases reported at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport this month. of. A senior police officer said a dedicated team has been formed to investigate the bomb threat case. Cyber Cell, Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) team of Delhi Police has also been included in the investigation.
Bomb threats on a dozen planes in the last three days
In the last three days, a dozen planes have received bomb threats. During investigation, all the threats were found to be false. Stepping up investigation into false bomb threats received by several domestic and international flights, Delhi Police on Thursday sought details of accounts posting threatening messages on social media platforms.
Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an FIR in connection with a bomb threat on a Bengaluru-bound Akasa Air flight with 180 people on board, and also started investigating seven other cases reported at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport this month. Gave.
'Posted via VPN or dark web browser'
On Wednesday, the police contacted the social media platform to suspend the handle that shared the threatening post and remove the post. “It is suspected that the handlers used a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or dark web browser to set up an account on X and then posted messages from multiple accounts. To get the IP address, we wrote to the platform using social media. They said they have contacted Mumbai Police and they have also filed an FIR in the matter.
This month, 8 cases related to bomb threats have come to light.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (IGI) Usha Ranganani said on Wednesday, 'The airport police has responded to eight incidents related to bomb threats this month. After verification and inspection, all threats were confirmed to be hoaxes. He said that legal action has been initiated against those responsible for this false alarm so that strict action can be taken against them and to ensure the safety of passengers and airport operations.