In a shocking revelation that has left aviation authorities scratching their heads, Mumbai Police have identified an alarming new epidemic they are dubbing "Prank Callitis." This disease, predominantly affecting teenagers who may or may not have watched too many action movies, seems to trigger an irresistible urge to make bomb threats and disrupt the delicate balance of air travel. So, who is patient zero? Meet the 15-year-old boy from Chhattisgarh, now a poster child for this bizarre phenomenon. As the nation reels from the news that seven flights were grounded on the same day due to bomb threats, officials scrambled to assure the public that these safety measures were not a direct result of the "epidemic." Dressed in a superhero costume and armed with merely a cell phone, the teenager reportedly made three calls claiming that bombs were on board various flights, only to follow it up with a "Just kidding!" Each time. Authorities were left red-faced and pondering the alternative to lockdowns and canceled flights: a nationwide campaign to educate kids on the difference between pranks and endangering lives. "This is a deep-rooted issue,” stated a government spokesperson. “Some kids think that prank calls give them more street cred, as if they are the stars of their own action-adventure movie. We might have to introduce a new subject in schools: 'How to Be a Responsible Citizen 101,' perhaps paired with a mandatory viewing of 'Airplane!' to set the record straight." While the government prepares for an influx of extra sky marshals on international flights—a response that some might consider a bit over the top for a cranky teenager with a smartphone—experts are recommending a different approach. Several have suggested deploying a battalion of clowns to the airports, as nothing diffuses tension quite like a balloon animal. Some have gone so far as to claim that the rise in bomb hoaxes is merely the sign of the times. “Prank culture is at an all-time high,” said one sociologist. “With TikTok and social media, kids are just trying to go viral. Making a bomb threat? Not great, but at least it gets their followers' attention." As this saga unfolds, many remain hopeful that officials will contain this outbreak of "Prank Callitis" before it spreads further. If not, there might be a need for a new government program: "Hugs, Not Hoaxes" or "Make Friends, Not Flight Delays," aimed at curing these prankish teens of their dangerous antics. For now, though, the authorities are left grappling with their greatest challenge: how to take the threat of in-flight bombs seriously while also recognizing that sometimes, it’s just a kid trying to become the next Internet sensation. The plot thickens as we await updates from the tireless detectives navigating this tangled web of teenage mischiefs and misguided humor.