India's Civil Aviation Ministry is taking strong action against the rising number of hoax bomb threats targeting airlines.The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is drafting new legislation that could impose strict penalties for offenders. These measures aim to enhance passenger safety and prevent further disruptions in one of the world's largest aviation markets.
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00:00India's Civil Aviation Ministry is currently implementing a crackdown on bomb threats amid
00:15a significant rise in hoax calls targeting airlines and airports.
00:20In recent days, multiple flights have faced bomb threats, leading to extensive security
00:25measures including emergency landings and thorough checks by the bomb squads.
00:30For instance, an Indigo flight from Coimbatore to Chennai faced a bomb threat before take-off,
00:36leading to significant delays. Similarly, Air India flights from Mumbai to New York and Delhi
00:41to Chicago had to make emergency landings due to bomb threats received online.
00:47In response to the increasing frequency of these incidents,
00:50the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security is drafting new legislation amid ad-deterring hoax callers.
00:57This legislation could impose stricter penalties, including a potential five-year
01:01flying ban for individuals found guilty of making false bomb threats.
01:06Currently, the law allows temporary bans ranging from three to six months,
01:10but the proposed changes would extend this to all airlines significantly,
01:15increasing their deterrent against such behaviours.
01:18The Ministry of Civil Aviation is also collaborating with the law department
01:22to establish a legal framework for these new regulations. One of the suggested measures
01:27includes the possibility of placing hoax callers on a no-fly list for several years.
01:35The recent surge in hoax threats has strained airline operations,
01:40causing significant disruption for passengers and airlines alike.
01:44With the Indian aviation market being one of the largest in the world,
01:48authorities are under pressure to enhance safety protocols and ensure the security of travellers.
01:54The aim is to address the disruptive impact these hoaxes have on air travel and public safety.