Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Sixth Bomb Threat at Hyderabad Airport Raises Smuggling Suspicions
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad received its sixth bomb threat in a week.
The threats targeted different international airlines, and all were declared hoaxes after inspections.
Police are now checking if these threats might be linked to gold smuggling, as smugglers sometimes use such distractions to move illegal items.
Past cases have shown that bomb hoaxes can create opportunities for smugglers to bypass security checks.
However, there is no evidence yet to confirm this in the current situation.
Gold smuggling is a big problem in India, with recent seizures of large amounts of gold in different cities.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to track down the source of the threats.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad received its sixth bomb threat in a week, targeting international airlines.
All threats were declared hoaxes after thorough inspections, with flights landing safely.
Police are investigating a potential link to gold smuggling, though no evidence has been found yet.
Past bomb hoaxes have been linked to personal disputes, attention-seeking behavior, or frustration, with some cases involving encrypted platforms.
Gold smuggling is a widespread issue in India, with recent seizures totaling over 50 kg in various cities.
- Who
- Shamshabad Police, Customs, DRI, and airport security personnel
- What
- Six bomb threats received at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, with suspicions of gold smuggling
- When
- Sixth threat received on Saturday, with four additional threats on Friday and Saturday
- Where
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Shamshabad, Hyderabad
- Why
- To potentially aid gold smuggling or due to personal disputes, attention-seeking behavior, or frustration
- Airport
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA)
- Location
- Shamshabad, Hyderabad
- Number of Threats
- 6 in one week
- Airlines Targeted
- Emirates, Air India, British Airways, Kuwait Airways
- Investigation Angle
- Possible gold smuggling
- Investigating Agency
- Shamshabad Police, Customs, DRI
- Previous Gold Seizures
- 1.5 kg in 2020 at RGIA
- Total Fake Threats Since 2020
- 833