A Bomb Threat call was received by the Ranhola police station forewarning that on the occasion of the 9/11 anniversary, an Air India flight to London would be blown up. After receiving the call, security at the Indira Gandhi International Airport was beefed up and officials were alerted, sources said.

Detailing on the incident, sources with the Delhi Police said, "We received a bomb threat call about a flight going to London. On Thursday night at 10.30 pm, a phone call came on the landline of Ranhola police station in Outer Delhi. The caller said that on the lines of 9/11 attacks in the US, an Air India's flight to London will be blown up." Meanwhile, a team of Delhi Police has started the investigation in the matter. 

Delhi:IGI PS informed Airport Operations Control Centre y'day about a bomb threat e-mail received on planned bomb blast by Al Qaeda Sargana at IGI airport. It stated Karanbir Suri alias Mohamad Jalal&his wife Shaily Shara alias Haseena are coming to India on Sunday from Singapore

— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2021

Earlier on Friday, security was increased after a threat call was received to seize the Delhi airport. "Travel Alert Due to SFJ's call to seize the airport, checking of vehicles will be done going to the airport. Those who have to board flight from IGI are requested to start early to avoid any delays," tweeted DCP South West, Pratap Singh.

According to reports, a team of Delhi Police has commenced the investigation into the bomb threat. Issuing a travel alert, DCP South West, Pratap Singh on Friday asked travellers to reach the IGI early to avoid any delays due to security checks.

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