Two passengers were detained on Tuesday after joking about a bomb during a Karachi-bound flight from Islamabad. The incident occurred aboard a private airline, causing alarm among crew and passengers.
The plane was halted, and all passengers were offloaded for thorough security checks. Airports Security Force (ASF) officials took the two passengers into custody after determining they were responsible for the joke.
The individuals, who were friends, claimed the remark was made in jest. The incident disrupted travel plans, delaying the flight by three-and-a-half hours.
Security teams conducted extensive searches to ensure passenger safety before the plane was cleared to proceed. Authorities have repeatedly emphasized that jokes or comments about security threats, including bombs, are treated with utmost seriousness.
Such remarks can lead to severe delays, detentions, and even legal penalties. This case mirrors a similar incident involving a British passenger who joked about blowing up a plane on Snapchat while traveling to Menorca.
That remark prompted UK security services to alert Spanish authorities, leading to the deployment of fighter jets to escort the flight. The passenger was later detained and faced significant fines, highlighting the global repercussions of such actions.
Passengers are urged to exercise caution and avoid any remarks that could compromise airline safety or disrupt operations.
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