Rajkot Police have intensified their investigation to identify the origin of a threatening email that warned multiple high-profile hotels in Rajkot, Gujarat, about planted explosives. The chilling message claimed bombs had been strategically placed in various locations within these hotels, prompting police to enforce immediate, heightened security protocols. Among the 10 hotels targeted were the Imperial Palace, Sayaji Hotel, Seasons Hotel, and Grand Regency, all prominent establishments in the region’s hospitality sector. With the festive season drawing in large numbers of visitors and residents, this threat has created heightened anxiety in the community, compelling law enforcement to act with urgency to ensure public safety.
Upon receiving the email, hotel management promptly alerted the authorities, and Rajkot Police commenced rigorous security sweeps, employing bomb disposal squads and coordinating with specialized teams to inspect every corner of the affected establishments. The police are closely collaborating with hotel staff to monitor the premises while taking precautionary steps to keep guests and employees informed yet calm. According to a police spokesperson, efforts are underway not only to trace the email sender but also to prevent similar threats from unsettling public peace during the festive period.
This recent incident in Rajkot follows a series of hoax bomb threats that have impacted India’s airlines and airports in the past week. Reports indicate that airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, Vistara, and SpiceJet have received as many as 250 bomb threat warnings over just 10 days, creating an unprecedented strain on security resources. Earlier today, threats were issued for 27 flights from various airlines, including Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Vistara, prompting emergency responses and increased vigilance at multiple airports nationwide. On October 24, airports in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and Jharsuguda received similar warnings, which fortunately turned out to be false alarms. Following protocol, airport security teams immediately isolated affected aircraft and conducted comprehensive searches, later confirming the threats were hoaxes.
Recognizing the urgency of these ongoing threats, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu recently stated that the government is contemplating severe actions to curb the escalation of hoax threats. Proposed measures include adding individuals who issue bomb threats to the national no-fly list, which would restrict these perpetrators from accessing airline services in the future. This potential policy, intended as a deterrent, underscores the government’s commitment to upholding the security and safety of India’s aviation and hospitality sectors. Minister Naidu highlighted that these incidents not only disrupt operations but also impose significant financial burdens and psychological stress on travelers, hotel guests, and staff across the country.
