ALERT: Security concerns rise after bomb threat note found on flight to Ahmedabad

As of now, there are no reports of a bomb threat note being found on a Jeddah-Ahmedabad flight. However, in recent months, there has been a notable increase in bomb threats targeting flights operating in and out of Gujarat.

Recent Incidents:

October 16, 2024: An IndiGo flight traveling from Mumbai to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad after an unidentified individual claimed, via a tweet, that a bomb was on board. The aircraft, carrying nearly 200 passengers and crew, underwent thorough security checks upon landing. No suspicious items were found, and the threat was declared a hoax. 

October 26, 2024: A bomb threat was reported for a SpiceJet flight between Kandla and Mumbai. Authorities conducted a detailed search of the aircraft, passengers, and luggage at Kandla Airport. No explosive materials were discovered, and the threat was deemed a hoax. 

October 28, 2024: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad heightened security protocols following non-specific bomb threats targeting multiple flights. Several IndiGo flights were affected, including 6E 414 from Jodhpur to Pune, which made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad. All threats were later declared hoaxes.

Jeddah-Ahmedabad flight

These incidents are part of a broader pattern observed in October 2024, where numerous flights across India received bomb threats, many of which turned out to be hoaxes. The authorities have been actively investigating these threats to ensure passenger safety and prevent future occurrences.While there is no specific information regarding a bomb threat on a Jeddah-Ahmedabad flight, the aviation sector remains vigilant, and security measures have been intensified in response to the recent spate of threats.