Bomb Threat Forces Air India Flight Diversion: Safety Ensured, No Suspicious Items Found

An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York carrying 239 passengers was diverted to Delhi due to a bomb threat. A thorough inspection revealed no suspicious items. Passengers were safely evacuated and accommodated. The flight is rescheduled for Tuesday. Similar threats affected two IndiGo flights from Mumbai.

An Air India flight heading from Mumbai to New York faced an urgent diversion to Delhi following a bomb threat, according to officials. The plane, carrying 239 passengers, made its unscheduled landing in the national capital on Monday.

Authorities initiated a comprehensive security sweep of the aircraft at Indira Gandhi International Airport, adhering strictly to safety protocols. Officials confirmed that nothing suspicious was uncovered, ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew members on board.

In light of the incident, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol visited the Delhi airport to assess the situation, affirming that all necessary assistance and accommodations for the passengers were arranged. Meanwhile, separate bomb threats disrupted the operations of two IndiGo flights scheduled to depart from Mumbai to Muscat and Kuwait respectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)