Tamil Nadu's Madurai Airport on Thursday received an email claiming that a bomb had been placed inside the airport. The airport authority informed the Police Commissioner about the matter, post which strict checks and investigation were conducted throughout the premises.
"An email was received by the Madurai Airport Director claiming that a bomb had been placed inside the airport. Following this, Airport Director Muthukumar informed the Madurai District Collector and the Commissioner of Police about the threat," Madurai Airport Director told ANI.
CISF personnel and the police jointly conducted intensive searches in and around the airport premises. "All vehicles entering the airport were subjected to strict checks by the bomb disposal squad before being allowed inside," Muthukumar said.
Authorities also deployed sniffer dogs, and bomb detection experts carried out detailed inspections at vehicle parking areas, passenger arrival zones, and other public gathering points within the airport.
"An email was received by the Madurai Airport Director claiming that a bomb had been placed inside the airport. Following this, Airport Director Muthukumar informed the Madurai District Collector and the Commissioner of Police about the threat," Madurai Airport Director told ANI.
CISF personnel and the police jointly conducted intensive searches in and around the airport premises. "All vehicles entering the airport were subjected to strict checks by the bomb disposal squad before being allowed inside," Muthukumar said.
Authorities also deployed sniffer dogs, and bomb detection experts carried out detailed inspections at vehicle parking areas, passenger arrival zones, and other public gathering points within the airport.
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