Two Passengers Arrested in Islamabad for Issuing False Bomb Threat
ISLAMABAD – Authorities in the capital city of Pakistan have arrested two passengers for making a false bomb threat on a flight traveling from Islamabad to Karachi. The hoax caused widespread panic among the passengers and prompted immediate action by security forces.
Following standard emergency procedures, a thorough search of the aircraft was conducted. The threat was later confirmed to be a hoax, and the plane, which was carrying over 100 passengers, was cleared to continue its journey after a detailed security check.
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The two arrested individuals are currently being interrogated to determine their motive behind the false alarm. This incident is part of a growing trend of hoax bomb threats that have been reported globally, including in India and the United States.
In recent months, several flights across the world, including in neighboring India, have been disrupted by similar false threats, leading to diversions and the deployment of fighter jets to escort planes in countries such as Britain and Singapore.
