Goa Police detained an air passenger traveling from Goa to Gujarat after he allegedly caused panic at the Manohar International Airport in Mopa by claiming to have a bomb during security checks, officials stated. Following a thorough security inspection, authorities deemed the threat 'non-specific' or a 'hoax'.
The flyer has been identified as Vimal Prajapati, 38, hailing from Ahmedabad city, the police said.
Police reported that the security manager of a private airline filed a complaint, stating that at 6:19 am during the check-in for SpiceJet flight SG512 from Goa to Ahmedabad, a passenger named Prajapati informed the staff at the check-in counter that he was carrying a bomb. Despite questioning from the counter staff about restricted items in his baggage, the passenger reiterated that he was carrying a bomb.
“The passenger was travelling in a group of four people. The accused person was detained for questioning. After the incident, CISF officials and the Bomb Detection Disposal Squad (BDDS) cordoned off the area and carried out an anti-sabotage check. All the baggage of the passengers was screened. No suspicious item was found. The Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) committee declared the threat as ‘non specific’. The accused person was detained for questioning,” said a police officer.
The Mopa airport police station has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused under sections 505 (1) (A) (B) (statements conducing public mischief) and 336 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) of Indian Penal Code.