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India’s Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, has called for more stringent laws to combat the growing menace of hoax calls that threaten national security and cause widespread panic. Scindia, speaking at a press briefing, emphasized the need for stronger penalties, including life imprisonment, for individuals involved in making false threats related to aviation security. The minister’s comments come after a recent spike in hoax bomb threats on flights, leading to mass evacuations, delays, and costly disruptions.
Scindia stressed that the current legal framework is not sufficient to deter such malicious acts, which not only create fear among passengers but also waste valuable resources. “We want life imprisonment for those who make hoax calls,” he said, arguing that these incidents should be treated as acts of terrorism. The Aviation Ministry is working closely with law enforcement agencies and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to propose amendments to the existing laws governing aviation security.
Recent incidents involving hoax calls have forced airlines to tighten their security protocols, leading to more stringent checks and delays at airports. Scindia’s push for harsher penalties reflects the government’s zero-tolerance approach to threats that disrupt public safety and national security. With growing concerns over the safety of India’s aviation sector, authorities are keen to send a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated.
