Three fire tenders were dispatched to the airport after a call regarding a suspected bomb planted at the Terminal-3 of Delhi Airport was received around 3.18 pm, an official said
The national capital has been put on high alert, with security agencies in the city staying vigilant after the explosion. Representational Pic/File
The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport received a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon, which was later declared a hoax, a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said, reported the PTI.
Three fire tenders were dispatched to the airport after a call regarding a suspected bomb planted at the Terminal-3 of Delhi Airport was received around 3.18 pm, the official said.
"After a thorough investigation and checking, it was confirmed that the threat was a hoax," he said, according to the PTI.
The incident comes two days after a high-intensity blast ripped through a slow-moving car near Gate Number 1 of the Red Fort Metro station on Monday evening, killing 12 people and leaving several others injured.
The national capital has been put on high alert, with security agencies in the city staying vigilant after the explosion.
Meanwhile, Following the November 10 blast near the Red Fort Metro Station, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has mandated stricter security at all airports across India. Secondary Ladder Point Checking (SLPC) has been made compulsory for all flights, requiring passengers and their hand baggage to be checked just before boarding in addition to the primary security screening, according to the PTI.
Other measures include full inspection of aircraft and catering services, strict monitoring of non-scheduled flights such as air ambulances, random baggage checks, and thorough physical examination of cargo consignments to detect prohibited items.
BCAS stated that these enhanced measures aim to prevent any untoward incidents at civil aviation installations, including airports, airstrips, helipads, flying schools, and aviation training institutes.
Delhi Airport operator DIAL warned that security checks may take longer than usual due to the tightened measures.
IndiGo, in a post on X, said enhanced security measures are in place at all airports. "We kindly request all customers to arrive early to allow adequate time for entry checks, security screening and check in. As per regulatory requirements, passengers may be required to undergo secondary security checks before boarding," the airline said.
The blast on Monday killed at least 12 people and injured several others.
Earlier, the Delhi Police had sounded an alert across all police stations, posts, and border checkpoints in the national capital.
(with PTI inputs)
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