Why it matters: Bomb threat forces diversion of Air India Express: A practical reader guide

Why it matters: Bomb threat forces diversion of Air India Express: A practical reader guide

An Air India Express flight from Saudi Arabia’s Dammam to New Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad after a crew member discovered a tissue paper carrying a message warning that there was a “bomb” aboard the aircraft.

Earlier reporting noted: According to the Ahmedabad Police, all 32 passengers onboard were safely deboarded at Terminal 2, while security personnel are conducting a thorough check of the aircraft. The official said an investigation has been launched. After the aircraft landed in Ahmedabad, security agencies checked the aircraft and found nothing suspicious. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), ‘G’ Division, V. N.

Yadav, told PTI . Earlier reporting noted: Saudi-Delhi Air India Express flight makes emergency landing after ‘bomb’ note found in lavatory A Dammam-Delhi Air India Express flight made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad Airport on Monday after a crew member found a tissue paper bearing the word “bomb” inside the aircraft’s lavatory, Ahmedabad Police said. Earlier reporting noted: The aircraft is currently being checked by security agencies as part of precautionary measures, police said.

The aircraft will be released for operations after necessary security checks are completed.” (With PTI inputs) Air India Express stated, “The government-appointed Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was alerted immediately, and all security procedures promptly initiated. The flight landed, and all guests disembarked safely.

The flight had 32 passengers, who were accommodated at Terminal 2 of the Ahmedabad airport.