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Bomb threat note sparks search at Kolkata airport; operations continue
Security personnel at Kolkata's airport conducted a thorough search Friday after a handwritten bomb threat was discovered in a women's restroom. Flight operations remained unaffected during the search.
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A handwritten bomb threat message was found on tissue paper in a women's toilet at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Friday, triggering an immediate security response. Officials from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the bomb disposal squad conducted a comprehensive search of the facility following the discovery.
The threat note prompted heightened security protocols at the airport, with trained personnel systematically examining the premises to ensure passenger and staff safety. Despite the alert, airport authorities confirmed that flight operations continued without disruption throughout the search procedure.
The incident is being investigated to determine the source and credibility of the threat. Such security incidents are handled with standard protocol by airport authorities to maintain public safety while minimizing operational impact. No injuries or incidents were reported during the search operations.