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**Summary:**
The text is a news report from The Hindu, dated July 1, 2025, detailing a bomb threat received via email at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport (JPNI) in Patna. While the threat turned out to be a hoax, security at the airport has been increased. Police are investigating the source of the email, with the cyber cell of the Economic Offences Unit assisting in tracing the IP address of the sender.
**News Article:**
**Patna Airport Security Boosted After Hoax Bomb Threat**
**Patna, India – July 1, 2025** – Security has been heightened at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport (JPNI) in Patna after authorities received a bomb threat via email. The threat, which was later determined to be a hoax, prompted a high-level meeting at the airport and the implementation of enhanced security measures.
“A bomb threat through email was received at the JPNI airport in Patna a few days ago,” stated City SP Central, Patna, Diksha. “The authorities convened a high-level meeting at the airport and further security measures were implemented. The email turned out to be a hoax.”
Despite the threat being unfounded, authorities are taking the matter seriously. “Security was beefed up following the threat at the airport,” SP Diksha confirmed.
A case has been registered, and law enforcement is actively working to identify the sender of the threatening email. “We are now trying to trace the IP address and catch the sender,” SP Diksha added.
The cyber cell of the Economic Offences Unit is assisting in the investigation, lending their expertise to track down the source of the email and bring the perpetrator to justice. The investigation is ongoing.
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