Bomb Threat At Agra Airport Sparks Panic; No Explosives Found, Probe Underway
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The police have launched an investigation to trace the origin of the email and identify the sender.
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A bomb threat email sent to Agra Airport triggered panic and prompted a massive security operation on Sunday. The email claimed that explosives had been planted inside the airport, specifically hidden in a backpack. The threatening message was sent from the email addresses roadkill@atomicmail.io and kyokill@atomicmail.io, raising serious concerns among the authorities.
Following the alert, security at the airport was immediately tightened. Thorough searches were conducted across the terminal and surrounding areas. After extensive checks, no explosives were found, and airport operations resumed under enhanced security protocols to ensure passenger safety.
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A case has been registered based on a complaint lodged by the airport’s Chief Security Officer, Sukriti Nigam. The police have launched an investigation to trace the origin of the email and identify the sender. Efforts are underway to determine whether the threat was a hoax or part of a larger malicious intent.
Delhi Airport Receives Bomb Threat
In another case, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport’s Terminal 3 received a bomb threat early on Thursday morning, prompting a swift emergency response. However, later it was confirmed to be a hoax, officials said.
A crew member discovered a paper with a bomb threat on a flight at Delhi’s Terminal 3 at 4:42 AM. After a search, the Delhi Fire Service declared it a hoax.
According to the Delhi Fire Service, a call was received at 4:42 AM, and a search operation was subsequently conducted. Further investigation is underway to trace the source.
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June 30, 2025, 08:50 IST
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