Delhi Airport: Will Blow Up with a Nuclear Bomb

Delhi IGI Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is one of the busiest airports in the country. In February, the airport was threatened with bombing.

GI Airport: Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has received a threat of being bombed with a nuclear bomb. Delhi Police informed about this on Monday (April 8). Police revealed that on April 5, passengers were being searched before boarding a flight at Delhi's IGI Airport. During this process, two passengers threatened security staff with the detonation of a nuclear bomb at the airport, causing panic.

Police swiftly responded to the threat, apprehending both passengers and charging them with making a bomb threat at the airport. Delhi Police further informed that an FIR has been registered against both under section 182/505(1)B at the Airport Police Station. In light of this incident, Delhi Police has been put on high alert. IGI Airport, a vital hub connecting many major cities around the world with the capital, remains safe and secure.

Threat of Bombing Delhi Airport Found Again in February

Despite the recurring threats, Delhi International Airport has demonstrated its resilience. Similar threats have been made before, including the most recent incident in February. A flight bound for Kolkata was targeted with a bomb threat, but thorough checks by officials, including on the aircraft, found nothing amiss, proving the airport's commitment to safety.

It was later discovered that the bomb threat was a hoax. DCP IGI Usha Ranganani stated, "A call threatening a bomb on a flight from Delhi to Kolkata at IGI Airport was received. The flight was about to depart from the airport. However, upon investigation, it was found that the call was fake. Necessary security protocols were followed, keeping in mind the safety of passengers.  A case was also registered in this matter.