Mumbai – In a shocking turn of events, a minor from Chhattisgarh has been found responsible for a series of bomb threats that caused widespread panic at Mumbai's airport. Using his 'X' account, the boy fabricated alarming messages about bombs on planes, reportedly to frame a friend in a false crime. The incident began when a message was sent claiming that a flight, 'AI 119' bound for New York, was carrying six terrorists armed with 6 kg of RDX. This message, broadcasted to IndiGo and Air India accounts, was attributed to a person named Faizaluddin Nibran.
The ensuing chaos forced authorities to ground the New York-bound flight and halt IndiGo operations for thorough inspections. According to police reports, the Sahar police station filed a case against an unknown individual for threatening and obstructing passenger safety, following a complaint from Prashant Palav. As investigations unfolded, it was discovered that the accounts used to send the bomb threats belonged to the same individual—a minor studying in class 11. Sources indicate that the boy's motive stemmed from a failed mobile phone business venture with his friend, who owed him three lakh rupees.
Frustrated by the situation, he resorted to sending the threatening messages as a misguided attempt to trap his friend. Adding to the turmoil, just a day after the Mumbai incident, another alarming message from the same 'X' account claimed that there were bombs aboard seven additional flights, prompting airports nationwide to activate anti-terrorism protocols. The affected flights included routes from Jaipur to Ayodhya, Dehradun to Mumbai, and multiple others across India.
The Chhattisgarh minor has been summoned to the Sahar police station along with his parents as authorities seek to address the serious implications of his actions. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of reckless behavior in our increasingly connected world.