In the aftermath of the tragic Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad that claimed over 100 lives, India’s aviation sector finds itself under renewed scrutiny. Over the past week, multiple flights operating to and from India have been rocked by a surge in bomb hoax threats, emergency landings, and unusual technical glitches, raising alarm bells across national security and aviation safety agencies.
❗A Pattern Emerging
What began as an isolated bomb hoax threat on a Delhi-bound flight quickly snowballed into a cascade of similar incidents across major Indian airports—Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. In each case, emergency protocols were initiated, aircraft were grounded or diverted, and passengers evacuated—all of which disrupted operations and spread panic.
Though none of the bomb hoax threats have been confirmed, the frequency and coordination of such false alarms hint at a larger, potentially orchestrated effort to destabilise India’s civil aviation ecosystem.
“We’re seeing something more than just random pranks. There appears to be a pattern here, and we’re investigating all possibilities,” said an official from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
✈️ Bomb Hoax Threats & Diversions
Air India AI 379 – Phuket → Delhi
June 13, a bomb hoax threat forced the flight to return to Phuket, where 156 passengers disembarked safely after thorough checks.
Air India AI 114 – Birmingham → Delhi
June 22, a mid-air bomb hoax threat prompted the flight to divert and land in Riyadh, causing emergency handling before continuing to Delhi.
🔧 Emergencies & Technical Glitches
IndiGo 6E 146 – Chandigarh → Lucknow
June 22, a pilot-reported technical issue led to flight cancellation pre-takeoff; passengers were re-accommodated.
IndiGo 6E 318 – Kolkata → Ahmedabad
June 13, the flight returned to Kolkata shortly after takeoff when the Ahmedabad airport closed post-crash.
Air India AI 315 – Hong Kong → Delhi
June 16, a mid-air technical issue triggered a return to Hong Kong; DGCA cited “technical glitches.”
IndiGo Guwahati → Chennai (diverted to Bengaluru)
June 20, a MAYDAY call due to low fuel led to an emergency landing in Bengaluru.
🛫 Cancellations & Delays
Air India Ahmedabad–London (same route)
June 17, a flight cancellation occurred citing “airspace restrictions” and extra precautionary checks after the crash.
Air India Boeing 787 Shutdowns
DGCA grounded 66 Dreamliner flights post-crash for safety inspections, though no grave system flaws were reported.
Qatar Airways QR541 – Kolkata → Doha
June 16, delayed nearly 5 hours due to airspace restrictions caused by Middle Eastern conflict tensions.
🔥 Post-Crash Trauma: A Nation on Edge
The Air India crash, involving a Dreamliner bound for London that went down shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, has cast a long shadow on India’s aviation credibility. While investigations are underway—focusing on technical failure, pilot error, and possible sabotage—new incidents are fueling paranoia.
Engine failures and unplanned diversions are being reported at increased frequency, leading experts to warn of either systemic negligence or malicious foreign interference.
🌍 Could Foreign Forces Be at Play?
National security analysts suggest the possibility of foreign sabotage or covert psy-ops aimed at shaking investor and public confidence in India’s aviation prowess. Some theorists even link this pattern to anti-India elements operating through sleeper networks, using fake bomb hoax threats to test and weaken India’s emergency response systems.
🚨 Investigation and Reassurance
A multi-agency probe involving the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), and DGCA is underway to trace the source of these calls and explore possible foreign linkages. Airports have heightened security, and mock drills have been stepped up.
Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia addressed the issue:
“India’s skies are safe. We are treating every threat seriously, but we urge citizens not to panic. Security protocols are in place, and we’re closing all loopholes.”
Chaired a review meeting at Ahmedabad Airport with top authorities. pic.twitter.com/w2ADg9AqCB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2025
⚠️ What Lies Ahead?
While many of these threats are turning out to be bomb hoax threats, their chilling frequency is altering the public perception of air travel, long considered the safest mode of transportation. Whether these are early signs of a bigger, orchestrated attack or simply copycat mischief, the authorities are leaving no stone unturned.
For now, Indian flyers are advised to remain alert, not anxious, and trust the system as investigators piece together a rapidly evolving puzzle.
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