Bomb Threat on Air India Flight Turns Out to be Hoax

An Air India flight from New Delhi to Visakhapatnam was the subject of a bomb threat late Tuesday night. After thorough screening at Visakhapatnam Airport, authorities confirmed it was a false alarm. All 107 passengers were safely deboarded, and the return flight to Delhi was scheduled as planned.

An Air India flight traveling from New Delhi to Visakhapatnam faced a bomb threat late Tuesday night. Authorities later confirmed it was a hoax after conducting a thorough examination upon landing at the port city's airport, according to an official report.

Visakhapatnam Airport Director S Raja Reddy disclosed that the Delhi Police received the threat call and immediately informed the airline and airport authorities in Visakhapatnam.

'The flight landed safely, and thorough checks revealed it was a false call,' Reddy told PTI, noting that there were 107 passengers on board. After deboarding and scrutinizing the aircraft, nothing suspicious was found. Meanwhile, boarding for the return flight to Delhi has commenced and it is scheduled to depart around 12:30 am, Reddy added.

(With inputs from agencies.)