India: Authorities increase security at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) as of Feb. 8

Event

Authorities have increased security at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India, as of Feb. 8 after officials received a reported security threat late Feb. 6. Officials have indicated that a militant affiliated with Indian Mujahideen (IM), a designated terrorist organization, threatened to attack the airport. Authorities have released no further details about the nature or timing of the threatened attack; the credibility of the threat remained immediately unclear.

Officials may implement additional security measures, including enhanced checks, that may prompt associated flight delays. Security incidents cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Exercise a high degree of caution if flying in and out of BOM over the coming days. Confirm flight reservations in advance. Allow additional travel time to mitigate any potential travel delays. Heed all official travel and security advisories.