Kochi: A bomb threat was received at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office and his official residence, Cliff House, both located in the state capital. Kochi international airport, too, received a bomb threat early this morning. The bomb threat at the Chief Minister’s office and residence in Thiruvananthapuram was received via email, prompting immediate action by the Kerala Police, who cordoned off the affected areas.
With sniffer dogs and specialised teams in place, a thorough inspection is underway. However, as of now, no explosives have been found at either location. The bomb threat to the airport was also sent via email to pro@cial.aero at 07.53 AM from email ID, achimuthu_ahmed_shankar@outlook.com, claiming an “RDX-based explosive device has been clandestinely planted at the CIAL! Evacuate all by 2 PM!”
The airport’s Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was convened at 8.55 am, and immediate security measures were implemented. The CISF conducted anti-sabotage checks at all terminals, while the state police ensured similar checks on the city side. Airlines were instructed to increase security measures for all southern flights. The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has since filed a complaint with the state police and notified all concerned stakeholders.
The police on tenterhooks after both Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station received anonymous warnings on Sunday. The police swiftly responded with precautionary measures, though operations at both prominent transit hubs remained unaffected.According to official sources, the airport received an email bomb threat addressed to the airport manager, prompting immediate action from the City Police and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The dog squad and the bomb detection and disposal unit were deployed to the scene.
