Raj Bhavan, CM's residence, airport receive bomb threat in Kerala
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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Raj Bhavan, the Chief Minister's official residence, various government offices, and the Nedumbassery International Airport in Kochi received bomb threats on Monday, which were later confirmed as hoaxes by the police.
According to the emails, explosions were allegedly planned at Raj Bhavan, Cliff House (the Chief Minister's residence), and the airport.
Threat messages were reportedly sent to the email IDs of the Chief Minister's office and the state transport commissioner. Following detailed inspections at these locations, including the secretariat, no suspicious items were discovered, police confirmed.
The Nedumbassery airport authorities revealed that a bomb threat message, alleging the placement of an RDX-based explosive device at the airport, was sent to the official email ID of their public relations officer. Inspections were conducted at the airport by both state police and CISF personnel, ensuring thorough security checks.
"CISF ensured anti-sabotage checks of all terminals ensured by it. City side anti-sabotage checks ensured by state police. Airlines ensured increased Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC) for all southern flights," the airport statement added.
The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport received a hoax bomb threat early Sunday.
Similarly, major institutions across the state, including the High Court and district collectorates, have been targeted by a series of fake bomb threat messages in recent days.
(inputs from PTI)