New Delhi, 13 November (Udaipur Kiran). Even as the investigation into the recent Delhi blast continues, five major airports — Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram and Hyderabad — received bomb threats, prompting an immediate security response.

The threat arrived via email yesterday afternoon, triggering alarm across all concerned airports. The email, sent under the name “Dawood”, warned that Indian airports would be attacked within 24 hours, specifically naming Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram. Security agencies swung into action as soon as the message was received.

In Mumbai, the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and Mumbai Police reached the airport quickly and carried out extensive searches across the premises. After hours of inspection, no suspicious object was found. Similar checks were conducted at the other airports, and no threat was detected.

Despite this, authorities are treating the matter with full seriousness. Security at Mumbai airport has been significantly increased, with additional police forces deployed and heightened passenger screening. Mumbai Police remains on high alert and is monitoring all movements closely.

With the recent Delhi blast still fresh, such threats have become a major challenge for security agencies. Airports have strengthened security arrangements while ensuring minimal inconvenience to passengers. Airport authorities have advised travellers to arrive early to avoid delays due to checks.

Police officials said efforts are underway to trace the source of the email. Technical analysis of the message is in progress, and the cyber cell is also involved. It is still unclear whether the threat is a hoax or a real danger, but authorities are taking no chances.