Jabalpur Airport on High Alert After Bomb Threat; Search Yields No Explosives

A bomb threat, communicated through an email, disrupted operations at Jabalpur Airport, triggering immediate security protocols. The email alleged the presence of explosives within the terminal, prompting an urgent response from law enforcement and security agencies. The airport was evacuated while bomb squad and fire brigade personnel conducted a thorough search. Following an intensive investigation lasting approximately three hours, no hazardous materials were found. The Khamaria police station has launched an investigation into the source of the threat. Concurrently, IndiGo has decided to cease flights on the Jabalpur-Bhopal route, citing insufficient passenger demand. The last flight on this route is scheduled for Tuesday. This decision follows a pattern of flight cancellations impacting six major routes from Jabalpur, including destinations like Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Pune. Despite substantial investment in airport infrastructure, the decline in flight frequency poses a significant issue. Flight cancellations have negatively affected Jabalpur’s air connectivity, causing considerable disruption for passengers.