A routine evening at Mumbai’s airport took a sudden turn of events on February 24th when a distressing call rattled the operations of Akasa Air.

The caller, later identified as a man from Bengaluru named Bakade, purportedly dialed the airline’s call center, alleging the presence of a bomb aboard one of their aircraft. The reason behind this shocking act? His wife was running late to catch the flight.

The call, received by the airline’s call center in Malad, Mumbai, triggered immediate responses from authorities. With Flight No. QP 1376 scheduled for departure to Bangalore at 6:40 pm with 167 passengers on board, the threat couldn’t be taken lightly. Swift action ensued as airline officials alerted the flight’s captain, air traffic control (ATC), and law enforcement agencies.

In a coordinated effort, the airport police, accompanied by officials from the local crime branch, anti-terrorism squad (ATS), and bomb squad, swiftly descended upon the scene. Passengers were swiftly evacuated from the aircraft, and exhaustive searches were conducted, both within the plane and through passengers‘ belongings. Fortunately, no explosive device was found, and the threat was declared a hoax.

Investigations led authorities to Bakade, who had made the hoax call. His motive? Desperation to delay the flight due to his wife’s tardiness in reaching the airport. Bakade’s actions, though seemingly stemming from personal urgency, carried severe legal ramifications.

The disruption caused not only inconvenienced passengers but also strained resources and endangered lives.

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