Government may put hoax callers on no-fly list for 5 years
The civil aviation ministry is reevaluating measures like placing individuals behind hoax bomb threats on a 'no-fly' list for five years and amending the Aircraft Act, 1934 with stricter penalties. Despite the Lok Sabha passing the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak,
Hoax bomb threats: Government exploring stricter norms including putting culprits on no-fly list
Currently, such hoax bomb threats are dealt with in accordance with the country’s criminal laws, as there are no legal provisions dealing specifically with bomb threats to aircraft
Government start talks to put bomb threat perpetrators on no fly list
The Ministry of Civil Aviation plans stricter penalties and inclusion on a no-fly list to tackle hoax security threats, following over a dozen recent bomb alerts. The government seeks stakeholder input to create a robust regulatory framework for harsh deterrents,
Bomb threats: Govt plans strict norms, no-fly list option against perpetrators
The civil aviation ministry plans to put in place strict norms to prevent incidents of hoax bomb threats to airlines, including placing the perpetrators on the no-fly list, a senior official said on Thursday.
Bomb Scare: No-fly list for hoax threats? Government unveils strict aviation regulations
At present, existing laws against unruly passenger behaviour onboard flights do not extend to address bomb threats that originate from external sources, such as social media. Currently, law enforcement agencies handle these threats under criminal law,
Over 15 fake bomb threats on flights in 3 days: How is the Centre planning to counter it?
Bomb hoax threats on flights continued for a third straight day on Wednesday, with at least six more planes receiving such messages. This has prompted the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Home Affairs to consider strict action against the offenders,
Bomb threats: Hoax callers may be added to no-fly list
The Indian government is considering putting people behind hoax threats against flights on a no-fly list, according to several reports that cited government sources. The proposal was first made by Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to the Union Aviation Ministry in June.
India Probes VPN Use In Bomb Hoax Calls, Plans No-Fly List For Offenders
Over 20 bomb threats in just four days have sent shockwaves through Indian aviation, with authorities struggling to identify the culprits behind the hoax calls. Central agencies are now planning to approach VPN service providers to trace the origin of these threats,
Bomb threats to airlines: Centre plans to put perpetrators on no-fly list
After over a dozen bomb threats were received by airlines across India, the central government planned strict norms against the perpetrators.
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