Bomb Threat Sparks Panic at Thiruvananthapuram Airport

A bomb threat on an Air India flight from Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram led to a full emergency at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The aircraft, carrying 135 passengers, was moved to an isolation bay and passengers were evacuated. Further details are awaited.

A bomb threat on an Air India flight from Mumbai triggered a full emergency at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday morning, according to airport sources.

The flight, which landed around 8 am, was immediately shifted to an isolation bay for safety precautions.

Authorities promptly evacuated the 135 passengers onboard. The pilot had communicated the threat as the aircraft was approaching Thiruvananthapuram airport. Officials are currently investigating the origin and details of the threat.

(With inputs from agencies.)