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Hijack Threat Found on Air India Flight in Kolkata, Triggers Security Alert
An Air India flight scheduled for Mumbai was moved to an isolation bay at Kolkata airport after a handwritten hijack threat was discovered on board.
An Air India flight, designated AI 772, was moved to an isolation bay at Kolkata airport following the discovery of a handwritten hijack threat on board. The aircraft, which was preparing for its scheduled departure to Mumbai, triggered an immediate security response from airport authorities and security agencies.
The threatening message was reportedly found written on the mirror within one of the aircraft's lavatories. Upon the discovery of the note, the pilot promptly alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC), initiating a full security protocol response. All passengers who had boarded the aircraft were subsequently deboarded as a precautionary measure.
At the time the threat came to light, the flight had 93 passengers and five crew members on board. The aircraft was swiftly directed to a designated isolation bay, a standard procedure designed to contain potential security risks and allow for thorough inspection away from regular airport operations. Security agencies have since commenced an investigation into the origin and credibility of the threat.
The incident underscores the stringent security measures in place at Indian airports. The rapid and coordinated response, involving the pilot, ATC, and various security organisations, ensured that established protocols were followed precisely to address the potential security scare. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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