00:00India's Civil Aviation Ministry is currently implementing a crackdown on bomb threats amid
00:15a significant rise in hoax calls targeting airlines and airports.
00:20In recent days, multiple flights have faced bomb threats, leading to extensive security
00:25measures including emergency landings and thorough checks by the bomb squads.
00:30For instance, an Indigo flight from Coimbatore to Chennai faced a bomb threat before take-off,
00:36leading to significant delays. Similarly, Air India flights from Mumbai to New York and Delhi
00:41to Chicago had to make emergency landings due to bomb threats received online.
00:47In response to the increasing frequency of these incidents,
00:50the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security is drafting new legislation amid ad-deterring hoax callers.
00:57This legislation could impose stricter penalties, including a potential five-year
01:01flying ban for individuals found guilty of making false bomb threats.
01:06Currently, the law allows temporary bans ranging from three to six months,
01:10but the proposed changes would extend this to all airlines significantly,
01:15increasing their deterrent against such behaviours.
01:18The Ministry of Civil Aviation is also collaborating with the law department
01:22to establish a legal framework for these new regulations. One of the suggested measures
01:27includes the possibility of placing hoax callers on a no-fly list for several years.
01:35The recent surge in hoax threats has strained airline operations,
01:40causing significant disruption for passengers and airlines alike.
01:44With the Indian aviation market being one of the largest in the world,
01:48authorities are under pressure to enhance safety protocols and ensure the security of travellers.
01:54The aim is to address the disruptive impact these hoaxes have on air travel and public safety.
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