An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur following a security alert and landed safely at Jaipur International Airport.
an airport source told HT that the alert was related to a hijacking rumour While preliminary reports suggested a bomb threat.
Flight AI 2030 was moved to an isolation bay after landing, where personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), local police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) began checking the aircraft and passengers’ luggage.
The alert was reported as the aircraft approached Indian airspace, according to preliminary information. “It was a hijacking rumour, not a bomb threat. It’s too early to comment officially on the matter. Air Traffic Control (ATC) and security agencies were informed, following which the flight was diverted to Jaipur. Neither the airport authorities nor Air India had issued an official statement at the time of reporting. Further details about the origin and nature of the alert were awaited.
An investigation is underway,” an airport official told HT on condition of anonymity. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated and taken to a designated holding area in the airport terminal, according to preliminary information.
