Bomb Scare at Thiruvananthapuram Airport: Air India Flight Evacuated Safely

A full emergency was declared at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport due to a bomb threat on an Air India flight from Mumbai. The aircraft, carrying 135 passengers, landed safely and was inspected by security agencies. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated with no disruptions to airport operations.

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

The aircraft is undergoing inspection by security agencies, including a bomb detection squad. Passengers wait for their luggage. Air India stated that a specific security alert was detected on flight AI 657 during its cruise from Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram. The crew adhered to all security protocols, prioritizing passenger safety. All passengers and crew disembarked safely, affirmed an airline spokesperson.

The flight, with 135 passengers on board, landed safely around 8 am and was moved to an isolation bay. Passengers were safely evacuated by 8.44 am. The pilot communicated the bomb threat at 7.30 am as the aircraft approached the airport, leading to a full emergency declaration at 7.36 am. There have been no impacts on life, and airport operations remain uninterrupted. Details about the origin of the threat are awaited.

(With inputs from agencies.)