🧨 Pune Airport Bomb Threat: Major Scare, No Explosives Found
Published on: July 1, 2025
Category: National News | Aviation Security
😨 Tension at Terminal – False Alarm Shakes Pune Airport
A major security scare unfolded at Pune International Airport on Sunday, June 30, when a bomb threat email was received by Star Air staff. The incident led to intense panic in the early morning hours, though after an extensive search, no explosives were found.
Authorities have since confirmed it was a hoax, but a full investigation is now underway to trace the origin of the threat.
🕵️♂️ What Happened?
- At around 1:25 AM, Star Air’s customer service email received a chilling message claiming bombs were planted inside backpacks at the terminal and on aircraft.
- The email was read several hours later at 6:45 AM, triggering an immediate response from airport authorities.
"You must evacuate the building urgently...people will die." – (Email Excerpt)
🚨 Full-Scale Emergency Response
Upon receiving the threat, a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was activated.
Key responders included:
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS)
- Pune Vimantal Police
- Airport Authority of India (AAI)
Security forces cordoned off key areas, halted some ground operations, and began a comprehensive sweep of:
- Passenger lounges
- Cargo sections
- Check-in counters
- Aircraft interiors and luggage holds
After 2+ hours of search, no suspicious objects were found. Flights were slightly delayed but no cancellations were reported.
🧑💻 Cyber Crime Investigation Begins
Authorities have traced the email origin to a suspicious address:
kyoandroadkill@atomicmail.io
The sender(s) identified themselves with aliases: “Roadkill” and “Kyo”—raising suspicions of an organized cyber prank or international mischief attempt.
The Cyber Crime Cell of Pune Police is now working to track the IP address and server route, possibly with help from national and international agencies.
📜 Legal Action Underway
A formal FIR (First Information Report) has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for:
- Section 125 – Endangering life or safety
- Section 351 – Criminal intimidation
- Section 353 – Spreading public alarm or mischief
Police Commissioner Ritesh Kumar assured the public, saying:
“We are treating this matter with the seriousness it deserves. We will bring the sender to justice.”
🛡️ Airport Back to Normal, But Alert High
By 10:00 AM, all airport operations had resumed. However, security remains heightened, with additional CISF presence, more manual bag checks, and enhanced scanner protocols in place.
📅 Timeline of Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:25 AM | Email sent to Star Air |
| 6:45 AM | Staff reads email, alerts security |
| 7:00 AM | Emergency protocol initiated |
| 7:15–9:30 AM | Search operations carried out |
| 10:00 AM | Airport declared secure |
🌐 National Context: A Pattern of Threats
This is not an isolated incident—similar hoax threats were reported recently at:
- Patna International Airport (June 10)
- Jaipur Airport (June 21)
- Railway stations across Maharashtra earlier this year
In those cases too, no explosives were found, but public fear and disruption were significant.
🕯️ Public Reaction & Response
While passengers were shaken, many praised the quick action of CISF and Pune Police.
On social media, #PuneAirport trended briefly as flyers shared their experiences:
“Kudos to the staff for acting fast. It was scary but handled well.” – @ShwetaInTransit“Why is this becoming a trend? Prank or not, it puts lives at risk.” – @TheAeroWatcher
📌 Final Word
Though this turned out to be a hoax, the Pune Airport bomb scare highlights the growing threat of cyber hoaxes targeting public infrastructure.
Authorities urge citizens to report any suspicious online or offline activity immediately. Investigations continue, and the hunt for the sender(s) is now a top priority.
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