Madurai: Panic erupted at Madurai Airport on Thursday after the airport authorities received an email warning of a bomb threat within the premises. The authorities immediately informed the police and the district collector. Sniffer dogs and bomb squad units rushed to the spot and started inspecting the airport premises.

What Did The Airport Say?

The Madurai Airport Director told news agency ANI that CISF personnel and police jointly conducted intensive searches in the airport premises following the bomb threat email.

“An email was received by the Madurai Airport Director claiming that a bomb had been placed inside the airport. Following this, Airport Director Muthukumar informed the Madurai District Collector and the Commissioner of Police about the threat. Subsequently, CISF personnel and police jointly conducted intensive searches in and around the airport premises. All vehicles entering the airport were subjected to strict checks by the bomb disposal squad before being allowed inside. Sniffer dogs were deployed, and bomb detection experts carried out detailed inspections at vehicle parking areas, passenger arrival zones, and other public gathering points within the airport,” Madurai Airport Director told ANI.

Tamil Nadu: Madurai Airport Director tells ANI, “An email was received by the Madurai Airport Director claiming that a bomb had been placed inside the airport. Following this, Airport Director Muthukumar informed the Madurai District Collector and the Commissioner of Police about…

— ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2025

Bomb Threat In Hyderabad

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) also received a bomb threat earlier this month. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and police rushed to the spot and initiated thorough security checks. However, authorities later confirmed the threat was a hoax.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Bomb threat received at Madurai Airport on Thursday.
• CISF and police conducted intensive searches across the premises.
• All vehicles and areas were checked.
• Similar bomb threat at Hyderabad Airport earlier turned out to be a hoax.

The airport authorities informed that an anonymous email was received at around 6 am, claiming that explosives had been planted somewhere in the airport premises and several schools across the city.

After an extensive search authorities verified that no explosives were located and airport activities resumed without interruption.

RGIA police lodged a case and initiated an investigation to nab the source of the threatening email.

(Note: This is a developing story and further details will be added.)