Washington: A series of bomb threats targeting multiple Air India flights has sparked alarm among travelers. As recently as Tuesday, the Singapore Armed Forces sent two fighter jets to escort an Air India Express plane away from populated areas following a bomb threat before the plane landed safely at Changi Airport.
The Air India Express plane operating flight IX 684 from Madurai to Singapore had received a bomb threat. Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen said Air India Express received an email saying there was a bomb on board flight AXB684 bound for Singapore. The Ground Air Defense (GBAD) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) systems were also activated.
Notably, the bomb threats came after months of threats from American and Canadian citizens. The US State Department took notice of the matter during a regular press briefing on Tuesday (October 15), calling it an “extremely serious” matter.
What did the United States say about the bomb threats?
“So obviously any kind of threat against commercial aviation is inappropriate and matters that our own law enforcement agencies take extremely seriously… I think this is a matter for law enforcement agencies to deal with.” enforce the law, predominantly the Department of Justice,” the State Department said. spokesman Matthew Miller.
The situation has raised questions about how these incidents may affect diplomatic relations between India and the United States. However, Miller reassured the public by saying, “India remains an incredibly strong partner of the United States.”
“We work with them on a number of issues, including our shared vision of a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific. And when we have concerns, we have the kind of relationship where we can convey them to them and have a very frank, honest conversation. about those concerns,” he added.
Previous bomb threats
Before that, an Air India flight from Delhi to Chicago was diverted to Iqaluit airport in Canada on Tuesday following a bomb threat, according to an airline official. The airline said the aircraft and passengers are being checked again as per established safety protocol. Air India has also activated agencies at the airport to assist passengers until their travel can resume.
On October 10, a New York-bound Air India flight carrying 239 passengers from Mumbai was diverted to Delhi airport due to security concerns arising from a bomb threat on the plane. Air India also said that the airline, as well as other local airlines, have been the subject of a series of threats in recent days. “Although it was later discovered that they were all lies, as a responsible air operator, all threats are taken seriously. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to customers,” he said.
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