Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, on Monday announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening aircraft security in response to an increase in hoax bomb threats. The minister emphasised that stringent action would be taken against individuals responsible for such threats, including placing them on a no-fly list. He also announced the government’s plans to amend existing security regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and prevent disruptions in aviation operations. As of Sunday, 114 bomb threats were issued to multiple airlines over the past seven days.

Naidu disclosed that multiple meetings are being convened to address the growing issue of hoax calls targeting the aviation sector. “We are thoroughly pursuing this issue and will not compromise with the security of our passengers. Their lives are of utmost importance,” he said, adding that the decision to propose amendments to aircraft security rules aims at tightening protocols at checkpoints and enhancing coordination with relevant authorities.