In a massive development, Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar on Monday evening received a bomb threat. (Amritsar Airport Bomb Threat) As per Aaj Tak, an unidentified caller informed the airport authorities that the facility would be blown up with explosives.
Following the threat, security beefed up across the airport premises. Local police, along with bomb disposal squads and dog squads, were swiftly deployed to the site. Coordination with central security agencies was also initiated to ensure thorough inspection and preventive measures.
Despite the heightened alert, flight operations continued normally. Intensive security checks and searches are underway to ensure passenger safety and maintain order.
As of now, no suspicious object has been recovered. However, the police are investigating the call from all angles, including the possibility of it being a hoax. Authorities have not ruled out the involvement of miscreants and are treating the matter with utmost seriousness.
Notably, for the past few days, Amritsar has been receiving bomb threats. Sri Harmandir Sahib received bomb threats four to five days in a row. In response, an employed Software Engineer was arrested from Haryana for sending bomb threat mail to blow up Golden Temple.
