Minor held for issuing hoax bomb threats to three flights: Union aviation minister
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After at least 17 flights operated by Indian carriers received bomb threats over three days, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Kinjarapu Naidu said that the Mumbai Police has arrested a minor for issuing three of the threats.
“All others responsible for the disruptions will be identified and duly prosecuted,” Naidu added in his statement on social media.
Naidu added “I strongly condemn any attempts to compromise the safety, security, and operational integrity of our aviation sector.” Mumbai Police have also confirmed a 17-year-old teenager from Chhattisgarh was detained for allegedly posting three of the bomb threat messages on the social media handle of Indian Airlines.
The Mumbai Police informed his father to bring his son to Mumbai for the bomb threat investigation. He was presented before the Juvenile Justice Board, Dongri and sent to remand custody till October 24.
“All others responsible for the disruptions will be identified and duly prosecuted,” Naidu added in his statement on social media.
Naidu added “I strongly condemn any attempts to compromise the safety, security, and operational integrity of our aviation sector.” Mumbai Police have also confirmed a 17-year-old teenager from Chhattisgarh was detained for allegedly posting three of the bomb threat messages on the social media handle of Indian Airlines.
The Mumbai Police informed his father to bring his son to Mumbai for the bomb threat investigation. He was presented before the Juvenile Justice Board, Dongri and sent to remand custody till October 24.