Bomb threat forces diversion of Air India Express flight to Ahmedabad
After the aircraft landed in Ahmedabad, security agencies checked the aircraft and found nothing suspicious; the official said an investigation has been launched
An Air India Express flight traveling from Dammam in Saudi Arabia to New Delhi was unexpectedly diverted to Ahmedabad on Thursday. This diversion occurred after a crew member discovered a tissue paper on board containing a message warning of a "bomb" aboard the aircraft. Upon landing, security personnel thoroughly inspected the plane and discovered no evidence of any threat.
The incident was reported to PTI by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) ‘G’ Division, V. N. Yadav. He noted that an investigation has been initiated into the matter. The flight carried 32 passengers, who were safely taken to Terminal 2 at the Ahmedabad airport. Air India Express informed the public that the government-appointed Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was notified immediately, and all standard security protocols were immediately put into effect. After the necessary security checks, the aircraft will be cleared to resume its scheduled flights.
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