Updated On: 21 October, 2024 04:56 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
At a press conference in Delhi, the Civil Aviation Minister said his ministry is 'contemplating some legislative action if deemed necessary.' He also mentioned that the Centre could bring amendments to the Aircraft Security Rules to add those who make hoax bomb threats to the no-fly list

Minister Ram Mohan Naidu speaks about the achievements of the UDAN Scheme at the Aviation Park in Delhi, on Monday, October 21. Pic/X
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday said that his ministry is considering to amend the existing laws to deal with false bomb threats on aircraft and plans to put those who make such threats on a no-fly list.
At a press conference in Delhi, the minister stated, "We are contemplating some legislative action if deemed necessary. We have identified two areas for potential exploration: 1) amendments to the Aircraft Security Rules... One of our proposals is to ensure that once we identify the perpetrator, they will be added to the no-fly list... 2) the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act."