The recent spate of bomb threat hoaxes targeting Indian carriers has caused significant disruption and financial woes to the aviation industry in India. While the exact motivation behind these hoaxes remains unclear, the pattern and frequency suggest a coordinated effort to disrupt Indian aviation operations.
Targeting the aviation sector can also be seen as an attempt to undermine confidence in India’s infrastructure and economic growth. Regardless, the only fact we have is that the timing of these hoaxes coincides with India’s peak festive season, potentially aiming to cause maximum disruption.
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Source: Airways News
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