Air India flight evacuated after hijack threat

An Air India flight scheduled to travel from Kolkata to Mumbai received a hijacking threat on Wednesday, prompting authorities to evacuate all passengers and launch a security search of the aircraft.

According to Indian media reports, the flight was preparing to depart from Kolkata for Mumbai with passengers on board when the threat was discovered, triggering an immediate security response at the airport.

Reports said a handwritten threatening note was found inside the aircraft’s washroom before take-off. The note reportedly contained a warning about a possible hijacking, prompting the pilot to immediately alert Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Following the alert, airport authorities moved the aircraft to an isolated location on the airport runway as a precautionary measure. All passengers were safely evacuated from the plane, while security personnel began a thorough search of the aircraft to check for any suspicious objects or potential threats.

The incident prompted heightened security measures at the airport as authorities worked to ensure the safety of passengers and crew members.

Further details about the origin of the threatening note and the identity of the person responsible were not immediately available.