Bomb Threats

3 Mosques Across Germany Evacuated Over Bomb Threats

World News | ANI | Friday July 12, 2019

At least three mosques across Germany were evacuated on Thursday after receiving bomb threats through e-mails, prompting the police to beef up security.

BJP Lawmaker Alerts Cops About Letter With Bomb Threat Against Amit Shah

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 1, 2019

BJP lawmaker from Ganjbasoda in Madhya Pradesh, Leena Jain, Monday approached police, stating she has received a hand-written unsigned letter in which a person threatened to blow up Union Home Minister Amit Shah whenever he visits the town, and also kill her, a senior police official said.

Bomb Threat On Air India Flight A Hoax, Plane Back In Air: Official

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Thursday June 27, 2019

A US-bound Air India flight made an unscheduled landing in London for what the airline initially called a "bomb threat". Minutes later, the tweet was deleted without any update being offered. Much later, news agency Reuters reported that an airline official said it was a hoax.

US Man Faces 140 Years In Prison For Threatening To Kill Trump, Others

World News | Reuters | Monday May 13, 2019

A Connecticut man has been indicted after prosecutors say he threatened to kill US President Donald Trump and sent others bomb threats and mail containing suspicious white powder, according to court documents.

Sri Lanka Catholics Cancel Sunday Mass Over New Bomb Fears

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 2, 2019

Sri Lanka's Roman Catholic Church said it had cancelled plans to resume Sunday services because of fears of fresh bomb attacks.

Police Warn Of Bomb Threat To Tamil Nadu's Pamban Bridge

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 27, 2019

A bomb threat has been received to the Pamban sea bridge, which connects the holy island of Rameswaram to the mainland, prompting police to carry out extensive searches Friday.

Madrid Skyscraper Housing Embassies Evacuated Over Bomb Threat

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 16, 2019

A skyscraper in Madrid that houses the British, Dutch, Australian and Canadian embassies was evacuated on Tuesday over a bomb warning that turned out to be false.

Mumbai-Singapore Flight Escorted By F-16 Jets After Bomb Threat

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 27, 2019

A Singapore Airlines flight from Mumbai to Singapore with 263 passengers on board Tuesday received a bomb threat, prompting Singapore Air Force to send two F-16s to escort the aircraft.

Town Halls Across Germany Evacuated After Threats: Police

World News | Reuters | Tuesday March 26, 2019

Town halls in several German cities were evacuated on Tuesday after threats, in some cases bomb threats, were received by email overnight, a number of police forces said.

Bomb Hoax On Mumbai-Singapore Flight; Woman, Child Reportedly Detained

India News | ANI | Tuesday March 26, 2019

A Singapore Airlines flight carrying 263 passengers landed safely at the Changi International Airport in Singapore on Tuesday, after the pilot had raised a bomb threat alert, which later turned out to be a hoax.

One Arrested Over Hoax Bomb Threat To Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's House

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 18, 2019

A bomb threat to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami's residence in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Monday turned out to be a hoax and a 23 year-old "mentally disturbed" man was detained in this connection, police said.

Russian Passenger Jet Makes Emergency Landing In Baku Amid Bomb Threat

World News | Reuters | Monday March 11, 2019

A Russian Ural Airlines jet bound for Moscow from Bahrain with 225 people aboard made an emergency landing in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday because of a suspected bomb on board the plane, Baku airport said.

2 UK Universities Evacuated After Call About Suspicious Packages

World News | Reuters | Wednesday March 6, 2019

Police evacuated buildings at two British universities on Wednesday after receiving reports of suspicious packages, a day after parcel bombs were sent to two airports and London's busiest train station.

Mumbai Woman Arrested For Fake Bomb Threat At Goa Restaurant: Police

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday March 5, 2019

A 23-year-old woman from Mumbai was arrested in Goa's Calangute for a fake bomb threat at a local restaurant on Tuesday.

Part Of Mumbai Airport Evacuated After Alleged Bomb Threat Call

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 2, 2019

A part of the Mumbai international airport's Terminal 2 was evacuated on Saturday after authorities received what they said was a "non-specific" bomb threat call at around 11 am.