Panic at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad after bomb hoax over email

As per available information, the administrative wing officials had received a threat email on the official ID from an unidentified person claiming to be a terror sleeper cell

Hyderabad: Panic prevailed at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) and its surroundings when a bomb threat mail was received by the airport authorities on Friday.

Following information from the airport authorities, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, local police and bomb squad reached the airport and took up checking for the presence of any explosive substances.

As per available information, the administrative wing officials had received a threat email on the official ID from an unidentified person claiming to be a terror sleeper cell. The caller threatened to blow up the airport at any moment and dared to inform the state government.

The airport officials, staff and public heaved a sigh of relief when the police confirmed that there was no bomb after extensive checks.

The RGIA police are investigating from all possible angles. They suspect it to be a mischievous act.