Sun Oct 20 08:59:37 UTC 2024: **Summary of News Article:**

– **Incident Overview**: The Indian aviation sector faced disruptions due to a wave of hoax bomb threats aimed at multiple airlines, with at least 19 threats linked to a 17-year-old boy from Chhattisgarh.

– **Motivation for Threats**: The minor’s actions were reportedly driven by a desire for revenge against his 25-year-old business partner, stemming from a financial dispute and allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct.

– **Financial Dispute Details**: The 17-year-old had borrowed Rs 3–5 lakh from his partner, with their relationship deteriorating due to accusations of mental harassment and a sexual assault incident involving the minor, as relayed by his mother.

– **Family Backgrounds**: The families involved had previously been close, but financial conflicts led to strained relationships. The family of the 25-year-old accused the minor’s family of having a history of fraudulent activities in their community.

– **Threats Overview**: The hoax threats included false claims about bombs on several flights, leading to delays and diversions of affected flights.

– **Investigation**: Following a tip-off, police traced the threats to the minor in Chhattisgarh, who had used fake social media accounts to issue the threats against his partner.

– **Legal Action**: The minor has been placed in a remand home while investigations continue, and an FIR has been filed under the POCSO Act due to the serious allegations involved.

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