Kerala: Bomb threat on Air India flight sparks high alert at Thiruvananthapuram airport
By Aishwarya Nair | First Published Aug 22, 2024, 8:58 AM ISTA bomb threat on an Air India flight from Mumbai prompted a high alert at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The plane, carrying 135 passengers, landed safely at 8 am and was isolated as a precaution.
Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport was placed on high alert today (Aug 22) after receiving a bomb threat related to an Air India flight arriving from Mumbai. The aircraft, which touched down at around 8 am, was immediately diverted to a secure isolation area as a precautionary measure, according to airport officials. Passengers were evacuated from the flight, they said.
The bomb threat was communicated by the pilot as the aircraft approached the Thiruvananthapuram airport, the sources said.
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The flight carried 135 passengers, and while the situation has been contained, further details regarding the source of the bomb threat and additional information are still pending and under investigation.
Authorities currently suspect that the message may be a hoax, possibly written by one of the passengers. As a result, all 135 passengers will be questioned, and their luggage will only be released after the questioning is complete. No bomb has been found yet during the inspection. A replacement flight has been arranged for those traveling from Thiruvananthapuram to Mumbai.
The flight made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport at 8:00 a.m. today. It had taken off from Mumbai at 5:45 a.m. on Thursday and was initially scheduled to land at 8:10 a.m., but arrived 10 minutes ahead of schedule.
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