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Kolkata airport faces second bomb threat in a day— suspicious message written with ‘lipstick’

LiveMint·14 February 2026·5d ago1 min read0 views
Kolkata airport faces second bomb threat in a day— suspicious message written with ‘lipstick’

Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport was subjected to two bomb threats within a single day, raising significant security concerns. The airport's operations were disrupted when a suspicious message, allegedly written in lipstick, was discovered in an aircraft toilet. This incident prompted immediate security protocols, leading to the safe landing of a flight from Dibrugarh. Authorities are currently investigating the source of the message and the motivations behind these threats. The repeated threats highlight the ongoing challenges faced by airports in managing security, especially in light of previous incidents that have raised alarm over the safety of air travel in India. The airport management has assured the public that stringent security measures are in place to handle such emergencies, while law enforcement agencies work to track down those responsible for the threats. This incident serves as a reminder of the critical importance of vigilance in ensuring passenger safety and maintaining the integrity of aviation security protocols in the country.

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