Air India Express From Dammam Makes Emergency Landing In Ahmedabad After 'Bomb' Note Found In Lavatory; Aircraft Cleared After Security Sweep
An Air India flight travelling from Dammam in Saudi Arabia to Delhi made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Monday, August 31, after a crew member discovered a tissue paper in the lavatory carrying the word “bomb”. According to a report by the Times of India, the aircraft was carrying 32 passengers when the note was found, prompting the pilots to…
On Monday, an Air India Express flight from Dammam to Delhi made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad Airport following the discovery of a tissue paper with the word "bomb" inside the lavatory, according to the Ahmedabad Police. All 32 passengers on board were safely deboarded at Terminal 2, while security personnel conducted a thorough examination of the aircraft as part of precautionary measures.
The aircraft is currently being scrutinized by security agencies. The government-appointed Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was immediately notified, and all standard security procedures were activated. Air India Express spokesperson confirmed that the flight landed safely in Ahmedabad, and all passengers were deboarded. Further details are awaited.
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