Lucknow, July 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A hoax bomb threat prompted an extensive security operation at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow on Friday night, with multiple security agencies conducting a thorough search of the airport before declaring the premises safe. Police have since detained a 30-year-old man from Kanpur in connection with the incident.
According to officials, the bomb threat was conveyed through a call made to Dial 112 at around 11:45 p.m., triggering an immediate response from airport security and emergency services.
Teams comprising the Bomb Disposal Squad, Dog Squad, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Fire Brigade rushed to the airport and launched a comprehensive search operation. The airport complex, including the cargo terminal and all entry points, was thoroughly inspected.
As part of precautionary measures, passengers and their baggage also underwent detailed screening between midnight and 1 a.m. Despite the intensive search, security personnel found no suspicious object or explosive material.
Officials said attempts to contact the caller were unsuccessful as the mobile phone used to make the threat had been switched off. After completing the verification process, authorities concluded that the bomb threat was false.
Police subsequently registered a non-cognisable report (NCR) on Sunday based on information provided by Sub-Inspector Nishu Chaudhary of Sarojini Nagar Police Station. Surveillance of the mobile number led investigators to Kanpur.
Acting on the surveillance inputs, police detained Shyam Sundar, 30, a resident of the Bidhuna area in Kanpur’s Jaisinghpur locality.
The accused is currently being questioned to determine the motive behind the hoax call and the circumstances under which the false bomb threat was issued. The investigation is continuing.
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