Dhaka, May 10 -- Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a bomb threat was issued to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad. The threat was delivered through an email, allegedly sent by a Pakistan-based sleeper cell, warning that a blast could be triggered at any moment.

According to local news reports, officials carried out extensive inspections throughout the airport premises, including the terminal and surrounding areas, as part of standard security protocol. However, it was later confirmed that the bomb threat was a hoax.

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport remains on high alert as officials continue investigating origin of the email. Meanwhile, security has been tightened at four key locations including Secund...