The threat was received a short while after Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya had departed from the airport, adding to the sensitivity of the situation. Officials said the timing of the e-mail prompted immediate escalation of security protocols, although there is no indication at this stage that the threat was linked to the cricketer’s travel.
Jamnagar Airport, which lies within a defence-controlled zone and operates under the jurisdiction of the Indian Air Force, was placed on high alert soon after the message was detected. Police teams, airport officials and bomb disposal units rushed to the premises, which were effectively sealed for security checks.
Senior officers, including Jamnagar Superintendent of Police Dr Ravi Mohan Saini and Deputy SP Jaiveersinh Jhala, reached the airport to supervise operations. Teams from the Special Operations Group (SOG) and Local Crime Branch (LCB) were also deployed. Bomb detection and dog squads began a systematic search of terminals, aircraft parking areas and surrounding infrastructure.
Authorities said all passengers arriving and departing were subjected to enhanced screening. Entry of unauthorised individuals into the airport complex was temporarily prohibited, while fire brigade units and ambulances were positioned on standby as a precautionary measure.
Given the airport’s strategic importance, movement of senior Army and Air Force officers increased in and around the complex. Defence security agencies coordinated closely with local police to ensure that no area was left unchecked.
The Airport Authority of India has also roped in the cyber cell to trace the origin of the threatening e-mail. Investigators are examining digital footprints to identify the sender and assess the credibility of the threat. Officials cautioned against speculation, stating that such threats are often hoaxes but must be treated with utmost seriousness due to the potential risk involved.
As of the latest update, no suspicious object or explosive material has been found. The search operation remains ongoing, and authorities said normal operations would resume only after a comprehensive security clearance.
Police officials said further action would depend on the outcome of the investigation into the e-mail. A case is likely to be registered once preliminary verification is completed, and strict action will be taken against those responsible for issuing the threat.
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