Hyderabad: Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Security Alert at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Hyderabad: A bomb threat call caused brief panic at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Shamshabad on Thursday.

The unidentified caller claimed to have planted a bomb at the airport, sparking a swift security response.

Bomb Threat Call to Cyberabad Police

The call was received by the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate Control Room, triggering an immediate security alert. The call center staff quickly informed airport security, leading to an alert being issued to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and local RGIA police.

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Airport Evacuated, Anti-Bomb Squad Investigates

In response to the bomb threat, anti-bomb squads were deployed to search the entire airport premises. Security teams conducted a thorough sweep of the airport, ensuring all areas were checked for suspicious objects or devices. Fortunately, after an extensive search, authorities declared the bomb threat as a hoax.

Case Registered; Investigation Underway

Following the false alarm, a case was registered, and efforts to trace the identity of the caller began. Authorities have traced the phone call to Kamareddy district and are working to locate and apprehend the individual responsible for the threat.