Delhi airport gets bomb threat call, turns out to be hoax

February 27, 2024 10:51

The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport received a bomb threat call by an anonymous caller in New Delhi on on Tuesday, police said. On enquiry, the threat was found to be a hoax, they said.

"At around 5.15 am, a bomb threat call was received at IGI Airport regarding a flight from Delhi to Kolkata, which was scheduled to depart from IGI Airport," they said. An officer said during enquiry the call was found to be bogus. Necessary safety protocols were followed keeping in view the security of the passengers, he said. PTI

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