Underwear Bombing

The Underwear Bombing refers to a failed terrorist attempt on December 25, 2009, when Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab tried to detonate explosive devices hidden in his underwear aboard a transatlantic flight from Amsterdam to Detroit. The bomb malfunctioned, preventing a disaster. The attack highlighted vulnerabilities in airline security, prompting reviews of screening procedures. Abdulmutallab was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to life imprisonment. The incident underscored the persistent threat of covert terrorism and the importance of vigilant security measures to prevent similar attempts.