Bomb Threat Hoax on London-Bound Air India Flight: Suspect Apprehended

A London-bound Air India flight received a bomb threat on Tuesday, which was later deemed a hoax. Security checks found no danger, and the flight proceeded as planned. A 29-year-old suspect was apprehended for making the call. The aircraft underwent thorough security checks and was cleared for departure.

A London-bound Air India flight received a bomb threat on Tuesday, though it was later identified as a hoax. Authorities apprehended a 29-year-old man, suspected of making the threatening call, for further questioning.

According to a Cochin International Airport spokesperson, extensive checks by security personnel revealed no danger, allowing the flight to proceed as planned. The bomb threat was reported to the Air India call center in Mumbai early on Tuesday for flight AI 149, scheduled to fly from Cochin to London Gatwick.

A Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was immediately convened, leading to the aircraft being moved to an isolated parking point for comprehensive security measures. The flight was cleared for takeoff after thorough checks. The suspect, Suhaib from Kondotty, was scheduled to fly on AI 149 and was intercepted during check-in at the Cochin Airport. He has been handed over to the police for further questioning and legal action.

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