Bomb Threat at Delhi Airport Terminal 3 Triggers Police Investigation

Security agencies at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi sprang into action on Wednesday afternoon after a bomb threat was reported at Terminal 3.

The Delhi Fire Department confirmed that a call was received around 4 pm following an email warning about an explosive device. The alert originated from IndiGo's grievance portal, which mentioned the Delhi airport among others.

Police and Bomb Squad Conduct Thorough Search

Soon after the alert, teams from Delhi Police, CISF, and the airport's bomb detection and disposal squad rushed to the terminal. Passengers were guided through precautionary checks while all luggage and operational areas were screened. Officials confirmed that flight operations were not disrupted during the search.

After several hours of inspection, authorities found no suspicious object at the site. "We received an alert and followed standard security protocols. Nothing dangerous was found, and the situation is under control," a senior Delhi Police officer said.

Authorities Confirm It Was a Hoax

After the security sweep, the Delhi Police declared the bomb threat a hoax. The airport resumed normal operations once clearance was given by the bomb disposal unit. "The threat email turned out to be a false alarm, but all precautions were taken to ensure passenger safety," an airport official added.

Investigation Underway to Trace Sender

Investigators are now trying to trace the source of the threatening email. The cybercrime unit has been tasked with identifying the sender and verifying the origin of the message. Delhi Police stated that strict action will be taken once the culprit is identified.