Published Oct 14, 2024 at 2:07 PM IST
Air India Mumbai-New York Flight Gets Bomb Threat, Gets Diverted to Delhi
An Air India flight en route from Mumbai to New York faced a bomb threat mid-air, prompting authorities to take immediate action. The flight was diverted to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, where security agencies launched an intense investigation. Passengers were swiftly evacuated, and a bomb disposal squad was deployed to scan the aircraft for potential explosives. CISF and Delhi Police cordoned off the area, with heightened security protocols in place. Authorities are probing the authenticity of the threat while passengers remain under close observation. No casualties were reported, but tensions ran high as security teams continued their combing operation.