Indian Airlines Bomb Hoax: In recent times, incidents of frequent bomb threats to the planes of Indian airlines are worrying. Today for the fourth consecutive day, international flights of Vistara and Air India received bomb threats, which created a feeling of fear and insecurity among the air passengers. In the last four days, about 20 planes have received bomb threats, causing deep mental pressure on about 6000 passengers and crew members.
When ABP News questioned the Civil Aviation Ministry officials on this issue, some officials were seen avoiding commenting on the matter. However, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu openly expressed his views and said that the government is discussing new rules to deal with this problem.
Government’s plan and necessary steps related to it
Discussion of new rules: The government is considering making new laws and protocols to deal with bomb threats and hoax calls. Discussions are going on in this matter between the Aviation Ministry and the Law Ministry.
Consultations with Airlines: Airlines companies have appealed to the government to make rules to compensate for the revenue loss caused by such threats. These suggestions are also being considered.
Discussion with security agencies: Discussions are also being held with all concerned security agencies to enhance the security of aircraft and airports, so that these threats can be prevented in future.
Recent Major Events
A total of 5 Air India planes including Air India’s Mumbai-London flight AI 129 received bomb threats.
A total of three Vistara aircraft, including Vistara’s Frankfurt-Mumbai flight UK 028 and Paris-Delhi flight UK 22, also received threats.
The government and security agencies are taking these incidents seriously and new rules may be implemented soon to ensure the safety of air passengers in future.