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36 Indian flights, including those operating from Mumbai, receive bomb threats

36 Indian flights, including those operating from Mumbai, receive bomb threats

Vistara, Akasa Air and Indigo have confirmed the bomb threats. The seven planes carrying Mumbai fliers include the Vistara UK107 Mumbai-Singapore, Indigo 6E17 Mumbai-Istanbul, Indigo 6E58 Jeddah-Mumbai, Akasa QP1102 Ahmedabad-Mumbai, Akasa QP1385 Mumbai-Bagdogra, Akasa QP1519 Kochi-Mumbai and Akasa QP1526 Lucknow-Mumbai flights

20 October,2024 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Customs seize over Rs 8 crore worth of marijuana concealed in toys, food

Mumbai Customs seize over Rs 8 crore worth of marijuana concealed in toys, food

The contraband, worth almost Rs 8 crores on the illicit market, was hidden in boxes containing toys and food items found in the passenger's luggage

20 October,2024 02:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Airlines on high alert as bomb threats to Indian flights surge

Airlines on high alert as bomb threats to Indian flights surge

Officials flag an alleged bid to “overwhelm security agencies” as the total number of cases climbs above 70 in the past six days

20 October,2024 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Over 30 flights across India including 10 to and from Mumbai get bomb threats

Over 30 flights across India including 10 to and from Mumbai get bomb threats

"We are cognisant of a situation involving flight 6E 17 operating from Mumbai to Istanbul. The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and we are working closely with the relevant authorities and taking all necessary precautions as per the guidelines," an IndiGo statement said

19 October,2024 10:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Mumbai Customs seize over 1.4 kg marijuana at airport, one held

Mumbai Customs seize over 1.4 kg marijuana at airport, one held

The officials found a total of 1.452 kilograms of suspected Ganja (Marijuana) with an estimated market value of Rs 1.452 crore, an official said

19 October,2024 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Maharashtra: 2.427 kg of gold seized at Mumbai Airport

Maharashtra: 2.427 kg of gold seized at Mumbai Airport

According to officials, the seized contraband was found concealed in the baggage, inside the dustbin kept at the international airport departure area, as well as in undergarments

19 October,2024 02:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai airport conducts bomb drills due to surge in threats

Mumbai airport conducts bomb drills due to surge in threats

With 28 bomb threats in just four days, airport initiates large-scale drills at both T1 and T2 terminals

18 October,2024 10:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Hoax bomb threats should be considered serious crime

Hoax bomb threats should be considered serious crime

While most of these threats have proved to be hoaxes, there has been a cascading effect

18 October,2024 06:50 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Air India, Vistara flights receive bomb threats amid wave of similar incidents

Air India, Vistara flights receive bomb threats amid wave of similar incidents

A Vistara spokesperson said, “Shortly before landing, Vistara flight UK 22 operating from Paris to Delhi on 16 October 2024 received a security threat on social media"

17 October,2024 09:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
1,587 grams of smuggled gold, worth Rs 1.13 crore, seized at Mumbai airport

1,587 grams of smuggled gold, worth Rs 1.13 crore, seized at Mumbai airport

Gold dust capsules, valuing Rs 72.54 lakh, were hidden inside a dustbin located in the international departure area of Mumbai Airport

17 October,2024 07:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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