Air India flight from Dammam to Delhi makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad following bomb threat
An Air India flight traveling from Dammam to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad after a bomb threat was discovered on board. Crew members found a note written on a tissue paper mentioning a bomb and alerted the pilot. The aircraft landed safely in the evening, and all passengers were evacuated without incident.
VIMARSHNAARAD TVAn Air India flight departing from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to New Delhi experienced a security scare after a suspicious note was discovered inside the cabin. According to reports from Aaj Tak, crew members found a piece of tissue paper with the word bomb written on it. Immediate measures were taken following this serious security alert.
Upon receiving information about the threat, the crew promptly informed the pilot. Adhering to standard security protocols, the pilot contacted Air Traffic Control (ATC) and decided to divert the aircraft to the nearest available airport.
Given the gravity of the situation, the flight was redirected to Ahmedabad Airport. The Air India aircraft performed an emergency landing at approximately 4:30 PM. Security agencies were placed on high alert as soon as the plane touched down on the runway.
Following the safe landing, all passengers were carefully evacuated from the aircraft. Stringent security arrangements were in place to mitigate any potential risks. Ensuring the safety of the travelers remained the primary focus throughout the operation.
At present, a thorough inspection of the aircraft is underway to determine whether the threat was genuine or a hoax. Security agencies are conducting a detailed investigation into the matter.
Air India officials confirmed the incident, stating that all necessary steps were taken to ensure passenger safety. The tissue paper found on board has been sent for forensic analysis to uncover the truth behind the message.
Although the incident caused significant inconvenience to the passengers, landing the aircraft was considered mandatory for security reasons. Under aviation safety regulations, no suspicious items or messages can be ignored.
Security forces stationed at Ahmedabad Airport conducted a search of the plane. There has been no official confirmation regarding the discovery of any explosive devices so far. The aircraft will be cleared for further operations only after the investigation is concluded.