17 Jun 2024 | 10:15 AM UTC
India: Further sporadic bomb threats likely nationwide through at least late June /update 3
Further sporadic bomb threats, associated disruptions likely in India through at least late June. Exercise increased caution.
Further bomb threats and associated disruptions are likely to occur sporadically across India through at least late June. Since late April, such threats have increased in frequency at various public facilities such as airports, educational institutions, hospitals, and government buildings in urban centers, including the National Capital Region (NCR). While most bomb threats have been hoaxes, they have led to heightened security measures, including evacuation orders and cordons, at affected locations.
Authorities will likely implement increased security measures, including evacuation orders and search operations, in response to any bomb threat. Possible cordons and road closures may prompt localized transport and business disruptions. Flight disruptions are possible at airports due to enhanced screening procedures.
Plan for localized business and travel disruptions, particularly if operating near regularly impacted sites. Reconfirm the status of flights before departure. Depart an area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Heed all official directives.
Bomb threats have occurred at multiple locations across India since late April. Most recently, bomb threats affected an Air Canada (AC) flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi on June 4, the Mental Health Institute in Chandigarh on June 12, and the Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai on June 17.
A 13-year-old boy was taken into custody on June 11 for allegedly sending a hoax email claiming a bomb was on board the June 4 Air Canada flight bound for Toronto, Canada, from Delhi.
While India faces a persistent threat of terrorism, the recent bomb threats do not necessarily indicate a worsening operational environment. Such incidents have decreased since the general election period concluded on June 1.
