Hoax Bomb Threat Disrupts Bengaluru Airport Operations

Swift Summary:

• Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru received a hoax email threatening to blow up the airport using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
• The threat email, sent on September 6, 2025, originated from the address “thozhar_leelavathy@outlook.com.”
• Based on a complaint filed by Ruban Raj, Deputy Terminal Manager of Terminal 2 at Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), police registered an FIR under sections related to endangering human life, criminal intimidation through anonymous dialog, and causing public mischief.
• A Bomb Threat Assessment Committee was formed by airport staff to assess the validity of the threat before declaring it as a hoax.
• This marks the third such hoax incident at KIA in over a month. Police are investigating by tracing the sender’s IP address.

Indian Opinion Analysis:
Recurring bomb hoaxes at Kempegowda International Airport highlight serious vulnerabilities that require attention both for security systems and operational readiness.While no immediate harm has been caused due to these false alarms, they demand meaningful resources such as forming investigative committees and deploying law enforcement teams-all impacting routine functioning at one of India’s busiest airports.Consistent threats may also erode public confidence in safety measures and inconvenience passengers while straining administrative capacity. Swift identification and prosecution of offenders can act as deterrents against future incidents as unchecked prevalence might embolden copycat behavior elsewhere.

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