Bomb threat at Thiruvananthapuram Airport via email, search intensified

Thiruvananthapuram: Security checks were carried out at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after officials received a bomb threat via email on Sunday.

The bomb squads are currently conducting detailed inspections across all terminals at the airport to ensure safety. Authorities are investigating the source of the threat.

The bomb threat at the airport follows a series of similar threats sent to hotels in the state capital on Saturday.

Police, bomb disposal units, and dog squads conducted extensive checks at several hotels, including the Hilton Hotel in central Thiruvananthapuram.

No explosives were found, and authorities later confirmed that the threats were hoaxes.

Ongoing Investigations

An officer from the Cantonment police station confirmed that no suspicious materials were found during the inspections. "We are actively investigating the source of the emails," the officer added.

Recent Surge in threats

In recent months, a wave of email bomb threats has targeted key locations across Kerala, including district collectorates, Revenue Divisional Offices, and the Kerala High Court. In every case, police have ruled out any real danger after thorough searches, classifying the threats as hoaxes.

Authorities urge public to stay calm

Authorities have urged the public to remain calm while investigations continue. Enhanced security measures have been implemented across the city due to the recurring nature of these threats.