Behind the scenes of a bomb threat to flights: How authorities respond
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Why in news
An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai's CSMIA after receiving a bomb threat over the Arabian Sea, highlighting the rise in hoax threats.
Background
The flight was diverted to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on December 2, 2025. The number of hoax bomb threats at Indian airports rose from 13 in 2022 to 728 in 2024.
Facts for Prelims
- FactNumber of hoax bomb threats at Indian airports rose from 13 in 2022 to 728 in 2024
- BodyBomb Threat Contingency Plan (BTCP) mandates a structured response involving airlines, airports, security forces, and law enforcement
- PlaceChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is located in Mumbai
- S&TPassengers undergo screening using explosive detection kits after diversion
For Mains
Q. Discuss the security challenges posed by the increasing frequency of hoax bomb threats on civil aviation and suggest measures to strengthen the Bomb Threat Contingency Plan.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational bottleneck: Balancing rapid passenger throughput with intensive explosive detection screening protocols
- Intelligence gap: Difficulty in identifying and prosecuting perpetrators of non-credible hoax threats
- Resource strain: High costs and logistical delays associated with diverting commercial flights and mobilizing security forces
Keywords: Civil Aviation Security · Hoax Threats · Bomb Threat Contingency Plan · Internal Security · Aviation Safety
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