Flight to Mumbai-Ahmedabad under bomb threat; police file complaint, reports Navi Mumbai police department.
In a concerning turn of events, the Navi Mumbai police have launched an investigation into bomb threats targeting a Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The threats were received via phone calls between 2 pm and 2:30 pm on Wednesday.
One caller claimed a bomb was onboard the flight, while another threatened to blow up the airport at 6:30 pm. The calls were made to the office of the Navi Mumbai joint commissioner of police and were later routed to the CBD police station.
Despite the alarming nature of the threats, thorough checks at the airport did not reveal any suspicious items. The mobile phone numbers used for the calls have been identified, and further investigation is ongoing.
An FIR has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the investigation is being conducted diligently. The threats were intended to disturb public peace and create fear, as stated by an official.
It is important to note that the threats did not result in any confirmed incidents or disruptions. However, the seriousness of such threats cannot be understated, and the authorities are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the public.
At this stage, no arrests have been made in the case. The investigation is ongoing, with further investigation being carried out through these leads. The authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a heightened sense of security, especially in sensitive areas such as airports. The Navi Mumbai police assure the public that they are doing everything in their power to bring the perpetrators to justice and maintain the peace and tranquillity of the city.
- The threats, intended to disturb public peace and create fear, fall under the category of 'politics' and 'general-news', as they involve a potential disruption of a public transportation system and public safety.
- The investigation into the bomb threats, involving phone calls about a Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, also falls under the realm of 'crime-and-justice', as it pertains to the violation of laws and the maintenance of public order.
