As part of intensified security protocols, the NIA has deployed a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) team at major airports. This specialized unit is equipped and trained to respond quickly to any reported threats or emergencies, further bolstering the safety infrastructure in place at airports.
In light of a significant rise in airline threat calls, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its security efforts across the nation.
In the last two weeks alone, security agencies have reported receiving over 400 hoax calls, prompting widespread concern regarding the potential implications for passenger safety and national security.
To address these growing threats, the NIA’s cyber wing has launched a comprehensive analysis of these foreign threat calls. This investigation is focused on discerning the motives behind these calls and assessing their authenticity.
The NIA is not acting alone; it is working in close collaboration with various other security agencies. This inter-agency cooperation is crucial for conducting thorough investigations into threat calls and implementing enhanced security measures at airports.
This specialized unit is equipped and trained to respond quickly to any reported threats or emergencies, further bolstering the safety infrastructure in place at airports.
The recent spike in hoax calls is not only a logistical challenge for security agencies but also poses a serious risk of diverting resources away from genuine threats.