Government Reports 999 Hoax Bomb Threat Calls Targeting Airports, Flights In 2024
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has confirmed that all recent bomb threat calls were hoaxes, but they have significantly impacted flight operations, causing disruptions for airlines and airports.
Almost 1,000 Hoax Bomb Threats Received By Indian Airlines In 2024
India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has revealed that, as of November 13, Indian Airlines had received 994 hoax bomb threats in 2024. In a detailed response to questions regarding the matter, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol informed Parliament of these staggering numbers.
Airlines received nearly 1,000 hoax bomb threats this year, up from 123 in 2023
According to government data, 680 hoax calls were received in October, with the highest being made to IndiGo (197 hoax calls) followed by Air India (191), Vistara (151), Akasa Air (67) and SpiceJet (2
Bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees
Threats were made against at least nine people chosen by Trump to lead the Departments of Defence, Housing, Agriculture and Labor, as well as his pick for US ambassador to the United Nations, among others. Police are investigating the incidents, which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Indian Airlines received 994 hoax bomb threats this year till Nov 13
According to Minister of State for Civil Aviation Muralidhar Mohol, a total of 1,143 hoax bomb threats were received between August 2022 and 13, 2024.
Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition says several of his Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks.”
Stefanik, Zeldin of NY are among Trump picks targeted by bomb threats and 'swatting' calls
Rep. Elise Stefanik and former Rep. Lee Zeldin were two New Yorkers among the Trump administration picks who faced bomb threats and 'swatting' calls.
Lutnick’s Home Receives Bomb Threat as Trump Picks Targeted
Cantor Fitzgerald LP’s Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump’s pick for Commerce secretary, was one of the president-elect’s political nominees targeted by bomb threats and hoax phone calls.
Trump Administration Picks Targeted With Bomb Threats and Swatting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet and administration picks were targeted this week with actions including bomb threats and "swatting," a spokesperson for the transition team said on Wednesday.
FBI says several of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees targeted with 'violent' threats
The Trump transition team said the attacks included bomb threats and 'swatting' against several of President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees.
Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against multiple Cabinet picks being investigated
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
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