What intervention plan is activated by a competent authority to counter the possible consequences arising from communicated threat or discovery of an explosive device at an airport ?

In the context of aviation security in India, the Bomb Threat Contingency Plan (BTCP) is the specific intervention protocol activated to manage threats involving explosive devices. This plan is mandated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), which is the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India.

• When a threat is received or a suspicious device is discovered, the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) is convened at the airport.
• The BTAC evaluates the threat to determine if it is "specific" or "non-specific" and coordinates the response according to the BTCP.
• While "High alert" or "Red alert" are general states of security readiness, the BTCP is the formal, structured intervention plan for explosive-related contingencies.
• A "Counter terror contingency plan" is a broader framework that may include various types of attacks beyond just explosive devices.