Panvel, June 25 -- A bomb threat was issued to the Navi Mumbai International Airport through its official website, prompting police to register a case and launch an investigation, officials said.

According to information received, the threat was reported at around 7:20 am on Wednesday when a message was received on the website of the Navi Mumbai International Airport project office.

The message, written in English, claimed that a bomb had already been placed inside the airport premises and warned authorities to evacuate people immediately. The threat message triggered concern among officials and created panic in the area.

Following a complaint lodged by an airport employee, the Airport Police Station registered a non-cognisable offence...