CHENNAI: Multiple international flights from Chennai were delayed by 30 minutes to an hour on Wednesday morning as intensified, multi-layer security checks led to long queues and slow passenger processing at the airport.

The heightened checks were triggered by repeated bomb threat hoaxes, compelling airport authorities to maintain strict, multi-layer security screening. The increased scrutiny has led to long queues at security points and delayed departures, particularly for international flights, leaving many passengers distressed.

Following the recent car bomb explosion in Delhi’s Red Fort area, security has been heightened across the country. Chennai Airport has also been enforcing a stringent five-tier security system since that incident. Amid these measures, the airport has been rec

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