Threat of bombing three planes simultaneously, high alert at Hyderabad airport

There was panic at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, when a threat was made to blow up three planes simultaneously. This threat was given through e-mail regarding Indigo Airlines flight 6E-7178 coming from Kannur, Kerala to Hyderabad, Lufthansa flight LH-752 coming from Frankfurt, Germany to Hyderabad and British Airways flight coming from London to Hyderabad. As soon as this information was received by the airport authorities, emergency security protocols were immediately implemented.

All three planes were landed safely at Shamshabad airport with full caution. Immediately after landing, all the passengers were deboarded from the planes and taken to safe places. First of all, the passengers were shifted to the isolation area, so that they could be kept away from any possible danger. During this period, a large number of security forces, CISF, local police and bomb squad teams were deployed at the airport.

Security agencies started a thorough search of all three planes. With the help of bomb disposal squad and sniffer dogs, passengers’ luggage, cargo area and every part of the aircraft were carefully examined. Officials say that till now no suspicious object has been recovered from any plane, but the investigation process is being continued as a precautionary measure. Threatening e-mails are also being investigated through cyber agencies, so that the conspiracy behind it can be found out.

The airport administration assured the passengers that their safety is the top priority and no risk is being taken. Due to this incident, operations at the airport were affected for some time and many flights were also delayed. At present the situation is said to be completely under control and further action will be taken after the investigation is completed.