NEDUMBASSERY: Nedumbassery police have detained an Abu Dhabi native who mockingly claimed that his suitcase contained a bomb. Abdullah Musab Muhammad Ali Al Nuemi, who was travelling to Abu Dhabi on an Air Arabia, made the "bomb" threat. His travel was also postponed.

The incident happened at 7 pm last night. When the staff at the check-in counter asked what was in the bag, the passenger responded that it was a bomb. The staff immediately informed the security agencies. The security department, including the bomb squad, checked the bag in detail but could not find anything suspicious. He was then handed over to the Nedumbassery police.

The flight, which was supposed to depart at 8.30 pm, took off late due to the bomb threat.