Security Scare At Hyderabad Airport: Amsterdam–Hyderabad KLM Flight Receives Bomb Threat

Security agencies at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad were put on high alert early Monday, December 22, 2025, after a bomb threat was received via email targeting a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight arriving from Amsterdam.

The threat, which arrived around midnight, prompted the immediate activation of the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) and standard operating procedures for aviation security.

The Incident: Midnight Security Alert

• The Threat: A bomb threat email was received on the airport’s customer support ID at approximately 12:00 AM, specifically naming the incoming KLM flight from Amsterdam.
• The Landing: Despite the scare, the aircraft (KL 873) landed safely at Hyderabad airport at 1:00 AM.
• Safety Measures: Following the landing, the aircraft was directed to an isolated bay. All passengers and crew were safely deboarded and subjected to secondary security screenings while the aircraft was thoroughly searched by the Bomb Disposal Squad.
• The Outcome: No suspicious items were found, and the threat was subsequently declared a hoax.

Pattern of Threats: December 2025 Security Timeline

Hyderabad Airport has faced a wave of similar “hoax” email threats throughout December, causing significant operational disruptions for international carriers.

Investigation and Legal Action

Authorities, including the Cyber Cell of the Hyderabad Police, are investigating the source of these emails. Under the latest civil aviation security guidelines, individuals found responsible for sending hoax bomb threats can be placed on a “No-Fly List” and face stringent criminal charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).