Air India flight grounded after hijack threat found moments before take-off at Kolkata airport
NEW DELHI, Nov 11 — An Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai was moved to isolation on Wednesday after a note th...
An Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai faced a threat on Wednesday after a note was discovered on a lavatory mirror, moments before the scheduled departure, prompting its grounding and the deplaning of all passengers, an airport official revealed. The incident created panic at Kolkata's airport, the bustling capital of India's eastern state of West Bengal.
The official disclosed that police and security agencies are actively investigating the source of the threatening message. "Security protocols are being adhered to, and security teams are currently scrutinizing footage from closed-circuit television cameras within the aircraft and the airport," the official added. Authorities are also conducting a comprehensive examination of the aircraft to detect any suspicious objects.
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