Mumbai: Calls about the presence of RDX onboard flight Dubai-Mumbai received on Saturday afternoon, after which security was opposed at the international airport in the city.
That then turned out to be a trick, said a police officer Mumbai.
The call that RDX was placed on a flight ship received by officials at ATC Tower at around 3:40 p.m., the official said.
He said Mumbai police were immediately told and security at the airport was increased.
The flight was thoroughly examined after landing by police officers and security but no suspicious was found onboard, he said.
After being investigated, a deception call was found, he said.
Security at the airport is still tightened because one flight is scheduled to land in Mumbai from Dubai tonight, the official said.