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Saudi-Delhi Air India Express flight makes emergency landing after 'bomb' note found in lavatory

According to police, all 32 passengers onboard were safely deboarded at Terminal 2, while security personnel are conducting a thorough check of the aircraft.

Saudi-Delhi Air India Express flight makes emergency landing after 'bomb' note found in lavatory

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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