At least 13 hoax bomb threats were received by airlines across the country in the last 48 hours, prompting swift action by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought report from all the airlines over the recent bomb threats to multiple flights. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will prepare a report based on the inputs.

More than 70 fake bomb threats have been made against flights operated by multiple Indian airlines this week, Indian media reported Sunday, sparking fear among passengers and global delays.

There has been a major development regarding bomb threats targeting Indian airlines. According to sources, the Ministry of Home Affairs convened a high-level meeting to address the situation. The Director General (DG) reviewed detailed reports about the recent threat calls.

In a troubling series of events, bomb threat incidents continued over the weekend, affecting a total of 24 flights. Following the threats, all aircraft were directed to a designated area upon landing for thorough security checks.

Nearly 100 flights faced disruptions this week due to bomb threat hoaxes affecting multiple Indian airlines. Security measures have been implemented after threats were received for flights run by IndiGo,