In the wake of multiple hoax bomb threats being sent to airlines, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that safety is the top priority of the government and that they are amending the rules to place people who make such hoax calls on the no-fly list.&nbsp;

The government is also considering making such threats a cognisable offence and including&nbsp;provisions for fines and punishment.

Speaking at a press conference on Monday (Oct 21), Naidu said that although the threats were found to be hoaxes, his department as well as the airlines are following a strict protocol.&nbsp;

"It is a very sensitive situation when it comes to such threats; there is an international procedure that we have to follow," the minister said.

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Speaking to the media personnel in the national capital, Naidu emphasised two key areas in which legislative action can be taken.

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“We have identified two approaches we can explore. First, we are looking at amending the Aircraft Security Rules. One of the proposals is to include individuals responsible for such threats on the no-fly list. Second, we are examining amendments to the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982,” said Naidu.

The minister said that the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Ministry of Home Affairs have been working together to handle the escalating threats.&nbsp;

“We are continuously working with the Home Ministry to monitor and respond to these incidents,” Naidu said.

<h2>Working towards a common goal, says minister over hoax bomb calls</h2>

The series of hoax bomb alerts started this week when threats were issued to three international flights operated by Indian carriers.

"If you look at the last week, eight flights have been diverted. Each threat is assessed individually and our response has been efficient and dynamic. We are also not compromising on safety and security. Even though most of them are hoax threats, we cannot take them lightly. The lives of passengers are important, the security situation is important and protocol is important. We have enhanced security at airports," said the minister.

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Naidu said that the protocol is extremely rigid and strict procedures are being followed. He added that they have held various meetings with the airlines and are trying their best to reduce the inconvenience to passengers.

"We are all working towards a common goal. Even one plane getting diverted or delayed is not what we want... There has to be some kind of deterrent and that is what we are doing with our planned amendments to the rules and the Act. We are working with the Ministry of Home Affairs and state law enforcement agencies to speed up the investigations into the threats. The safety and security of passengers and their convenient travel is our utmost priority," Naidu said.

"With the collective efforts of everyone, we are going to see a much better picture in the coming days," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the wake of multiple hoax bomb threats being sent to airlines, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that safety is the top priority of the government and that they are amending the rules to place people who make such hoax calls on the no-fly list.

In the wake of multiple hoax bomb threats being sent to airlines, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that safety is the top priority of the government and that they are amending the rules to place people who make such hoax calls on the no-fly list. The government is also considering making such threats a cognisable offence and including provisions for fines and punishment. Speaking at a press conference on Monday (Oct 21), Naidu said that although the threats were found to be hoaxes, his department as well as the airlines are following a strict protocol. "It is a very sensitive situation when it comes to such threats; there is an international procedure that we have to follow," the minister said. Also Read: India: Aviation ministry summons airline CEOs as hoax bomb threats reach 30; tougher penalties in discussion Speaking to the media personnel in the national capital, Naidu emphasised two key areas in which legislative action can be taken. #WATCH | Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu speaks on recent hoax bomb calls on several domestic and international flights. He says, "...From the Ministry, we have thought of some legislative action if it is required. We have come to the conclusion that… pic.twitter.com/q0K6MxOgK8 — ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2024 × “We have identified two approaches we can explore. First, we are looking at amending the Aircraft Security Rules. One of the proposals is to include individuals responsible for such threats on the no-fly list. Second, we are examining amendments to the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982,” said Naidu. The minister said that the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Ministry of Home Affairs have been working together to handle the escalating threats. “We are continuously working with the Home Ministry to monitor and respond to these incidents,” Naidu said. Working towards a common goal, says minister over hoax bomb calls The series of hoax bomb alerts started this week when threats were issued to three international flights operated by Indian carriers. "If you look at the last week, eight flights have been diverted. Each threat is assessed individually and our response has been efficient and dynamic. We are also not compromising on safety and security. Even though most of them are hoax threats, we cannot take them lightly. The lives of passengers are important, the security situation is important and protocol is important. We have enhanced security at airports," said the minister. Watch: Hoax Bomb Threats Impact Several Indian Flights Naidu said that the protocol is extremely rigid and strict procedures are being followed. He added that they have held various meetings with the airlines and are trying their best to reduce the inconvenience to passengers. "We are all working towards a common goal. Even one plane getting diverted or delayed is not what we want... There has to be some kind of deterrent and that is what we are doing with our planned amendments to the rules and the Act. We are working with the Ministry of Home Affairs and state law enforcement agencies to speed up the investigations into the threats. The safety and security of passengers and their convenient travel is our utmost priority," Naidu said. "With the collective efforts of everyone, we are going to see a much better picture in the coming days," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian government mulls putting culprits of hoax bomb calls on ‘no-fly list’

Authorities in the Indian capital New Delhi were alarmed on Thursday after they received a call regarding presence of a 'bomb' in a flight operated by Spicejet airlines. The flight was bound for Maharashtra state's Pune city&nbsp;in Western India from New Delhi.&nbsp;Following a phone call that claimed that there was a bomb on the plane, the SpiceJet flight flying from Delhi to Pune was searched but nothing suspicious was found. As per details, the flight was supposed to take off from Delhi's IGI Airport at 6.30 pm on Thursday (12th January).

The airline officials at Delhi Airport halted the boarding and called the bomb squad on receiving the call about the bomb threat. All the passengers and crew members are safe.

After an initial security drill, Delhi Police officials said that "nothing suspicious" was found in the Delhi-Pune Spicejet flight.

"A call regarding a bomb in Pune-bound SpiceJet flight from Delhi was received before the take-off. CISF &amp; Delhi Police are on alert. Flight is being checked at Delhi Airport," the Delhi Police said.

It added, "So far nothing suspicious has been found but security drill will be followed as per SOP (standard operating procedure)."

Meanwhile, the authorities are also trying to trace the caller.

Earlier on Monday, a bomb scare prompted the emergency landing of a Moscow-Goa chartered flight. The Azur Air flight was checked for over 12 hours before taking off from Gujarat's Jamnagar for its destination. Officials now say that the alleged bomb threat was just a 'hoax call'. 
 
Authorities received the call before the flight's scheduled takeoff from New Delhi.&nbsp;

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Authorities in the Indian capital New Delhi were alarmed on Thursday after they received a call regarding presence of a 'bomb' in a flight operated by Spicejet airlines.

Authorities in the Indian capital New Delhi were alarmed on Thursday after they received a call regarding presence of a 'bomb' in a flight operated by Spicejet airlines. The flight was bound for Maharashtra state's Pune city in Western India from New Delhi. Following a phone call that claimed that there was a bomb on the plane, the SpiceJet flight flying from Delhi to Pune was searched but nothing suspicious was found. As per details, the flight was supposed to take off from Delhi's IGI Airport at 6.30 pm on Thursday (12th January). The airline officials at Delhi Airport halted the boarding and called the bomb squad on receiving the call about the bomb threat. All the passengers and crew members are safe. After an initial security drill, Delhi Police officials said that "nothing suspicious" was found in the Delhi-Pune Spicejet flight. "A call regarding a bomb in Pune-bound SpiceJet flight from Delhi was received before the take-off. CISF & Delhi Police are on alert. Flight is being checked at Delhi Airport," the Delhi Police said. It added, "So far nothing suspicious has been found but security drill will be followed as per SOP (standard operating procedure)." Meanwhile, the authorities are also trying to trace the caller. Earlier on Monday, a bomb scare prompted the emergency landing of a Moscow-Goa chartered flight. The Azur Air flight was checked for over 12 hours before taking off from Gujarat's Jamnagar for its destination. Officials now say that the alleged bomb threat was just a 'hoax call'. Authorities received the call before the flight's scheduled takeoff from New Delhi. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Delhi-Pune Spicejet flight searched after bomb threat call, nothing suspicious found

An Indigo staffer was on Sunday arrested for making a hoax call regarding a bomb in a Mumbai flight at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.&nbsp;

Subsequently, a few Mumbai-bound flights from the Indira Gandhi International Airport were physically checked and the call&nbsp;declared as a hoax, ANI reported.

The 23-year-old accused, Kartik Madhav Bhat made a call from the unidentified number on May 2 at Indigo Airlines Office regarding the presence of a bomb in Mumbai-bound flight.

The staffer was&nbsp;angry with the airline management as he had been asked to improve his performance in the next few months. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A few Mumbai-bound flights from the Indira Gandhi International Airport were physically checked and the call declared as a hoax

An Indigo staffer was on Sunday arrested for making a hoax call regarding a bomb in a Mumbai flight at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Subsequently, a few Mumbai-bound flights from the Indira Gandhi International Airport were physically checked and the call declared as a hoax, ANI reported. The 23-year-old accused, Kartik Madhav Bhat made a call from the unidentified number on May 2 at Indigo Airlines Office regarding the presence of a bomb in Mumbai-bound flight. The staffer was angry with the airline management as he had been asked to improve his performance in the next few months.

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