Panic gripped Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad when a bomb threat email arrived at dawn, alleging deadly explosives planted in passenger bags. Sent by Yukshan Shi at 6:10 AM, the email warned of 15 IEDs loaded with RDX in hand luggage at two terminals and called for VVIPs to evacuate immediately.
Airport officials wasted no time, alerting CISF and bomb squads who descended on the site for an exhaustive sweep. Teams combed through terminals, baggage areas, and high-risk zones with detectors and sniffer dogs, but searches yielded no threats yet.
Travelers were asked to stay composed while security ramped up, closing off areas for thorough checks. The operation minimized disruptions but highlighted vulnerabilities in aviation security.
Cyber experts are dissecting the email’s metadata to track its source, amid a surge in similar bogus alerts nationwide. Past incidents, often traced to overseas pranksters, have disrupted operations and cost millions. Aviation authorities are pushing for stricter cyber defenses and legal repercussions to curb this menace.
