The Jammu Airport went into high alert this morning, September 28, 2025, around 9:00 AM, after a private airliner received a bomb threat email, prompting a full anti-sabotage drill by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and local police. The threat, received by a flight scheduled for Delhi, led to a thorough search of the aircraft and terminal, but nothing suspicious was found, allowing normal operations to resume without disruption to air traffic. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu, V. K. Birdi, confirmed the details in a statement, saying, “The email was a hoax, but we took all precautions to ensure passenger safety.” The incident, the latest in a series of such threats across Indian airports, has raised concerns about cyber-enabled hoaxes targeting aviation.
The email, sent to the airline’s operations team, claimed a bomb was on board the flight departing at 10:30 AM from Jammu to Delhi. CISF teams, trained for such scenarios, evacuated the plane and conducted a sweep using sniffer dogs and explosive detection devices, completing the check in under an hour. Airport Director G. S. Chimpa confirmed, “All protocols were followed – no impact on flights, and passengers were safe.” The Jammu airport, handling over 20 daily flights, saw no delays, with the threatened plane cleared for takeoff by 11:00 AM.
This hoax follows a pattern of email threats hitting Indian airports, with over 50 reported this year, per Ministry of Civil Aviation data. In J&K, similar incidents occurred at Srinagar in July, leading to NIA probes into cyber-terror links. The Jammu Police’s Cyber Cell is tracing the email’s origin, with Birdi adding, “We’re working with national agencies to identify the sender – hoaxes waste resources and cause panic.” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah commended the quick response, stating, “Safety first – Jammu Airport’s teams handled it professionally.”
For Jammu’s travelers, the incident underscores aviation security’s vigilance. The airport, a gateway for tourism and business, saw no panic, with passengers praising the staff’s calm. Social media trended with #JammuAirportHoax, sharing relief at the false alarm. The CISF’s drill, part of routine training, ensured efficiency. As investigations continue, Jammu remains secure – a reminder that threats, real or fake, are met with resolve.