North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport located in Patna, the capital of Bihar, has received a bomb threats, causing a stir in the airport complex and security agencies. This threat has been sent by an unknown person with an ID called ‘Blanc-Map’ on the email ID of the director of the airport. As soon as the message was received, the security agencies immediately came on high alert and investigation has been started. According to the information, the threatened email was sent on the official mail ID of the Airport Director on Thursday. The message threatened to bomb the airport, which increased the seriousness of the situation. The security of the airport has been increased with immediate effect after receiving the threatening email. The Airport Authority, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the local police have immediately strengthened the security cordon at and around the airport. The passengers and their belongings are being searched intensively, and special monitoring is being carried out on suspicious activities. The Patna police have registered a case against the unknown person who sent an email. Considering the sensitivity of the case, cyber experts and intelligence agencies are trying to identify and find out the location of the person behind the email ID ‘Blanc-Map’. They are investigating the IP address of email and other technical aspects. At the moment, it is not clear whether it is just a joke, a rumor or part of a serious conspiracy. But in view of security, no threat is being taken lightly. Due to such threats at the Hawai base, there has been some concern among the passengers, although the security agencies are ensuring that the passengers do not have any problem and the situation remained completely under control. This incident underlines the need for continuous vigilance towards the safety of airports in the country, especially at a time when it is becoming common to receive such threats through digital mediums.
