An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was dramatically diverted to Delhi early on October 14 due to a bomb threat. Flight AI119 had taken off from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at around 2 AM when the crew received the alarming information.
Following strict security protocols, the flight was redirected to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Once the plane landed, all 247 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated. Authorities immediately inspected the aircraft thoroughly to assess any potential threat.
Air India released a statement prioritizing the safety of all passengers and crew and assured that the airline was working to minimize any inconvenience caused by the unexpected incident. While the inspection continues, no immediate evidence of a bomb has been reported.
This incident follows a recent bomb threat involving a Vistara flight, raising concerns about the increasing frequency of such incidents in the aviation sector. Delhi Police are actively managing the situation, and further updates on the nature of the threat and any suspects involved are expected as the investigation progresses.
Passengers traveling through Indian airports have been advised to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity to authorities.
