An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi on Monday after a bomb threat was reported. All passengers are safe, and authorities are conducting thorough inspections to ensure everyone's safety.
Flight AI119 took off from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport around 2 a.m. Shortly after departure, a bomb threat was received via a tweet, raising security concerns. Following instructions from the government's security regulatory committee, the flight was promptly redirected to Delhi.
Upon landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, all passengers disembarked safely and were moved to the airport terminal. Air India issued a statement saying, "Flight AI119 operating from Mumbai to JFK on October 14 received a specific security alert and was diverted to Delhi. All passengers have safely disembarked and are currently at the Delhi airport terminal. Our ground team is working to minimize the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected disruption."
Delhi Police confirmed that all standard safety protocols are being followed to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew. The bomb threat is being taken seriously, and security agencies are conducting a detailed investigation. As of now, no explosive device has been found, but officials are continuing their checks as a precaution.
Meanwhile, Air India staff at the Delhi airport are assisting passengers and making arrangements for their onward journey once the situation is fully resolved. Authorities are working to ensure minimal disruption, and passengers are being kept informed of any updates.
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