Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai receives hijack threat

A security alert was issued after a hijack threat was received on an Air India flight prepared to depart from Kolkata airport for Mumbai. According to a News18 report, a message related to a hijack was found inside the aircraft's washroom shortly before take-off on Wednesday morning. This incident led to chaos at the airport, and security agencies were put on high alert.

According to available information, a handwritten note threatening a hijack was found on a mirror in the aircraft's washroom. Upon finding the note, the pilot immediately sent an alert message to Air Traffic Control (ATC) informing them of the risk. At the time of the incident, a total of 93 passengers and 5 crew members were on board. As a precautionary measure and for security reasons, all passengers were safely disembarked from the aircraft.

Airport sources stated that the flight number was AI 772 and an Airbus A320neo aircraft was used for this flight. After the threatening note was found, the aircraft was immediately moved to an isolation bay to complete security procedures. Security agencies arrived at the scene and began an investigation, and a thorough search of the aircraft was conducted.

The incident caused panic among the passengers, but a major mishap was averted as security agencies took timely action. According to the News18 report, no official statement has been released by the authorities regarding this matter so far. The case is currently under investigation and further details are awaited.

Security agencies searched every corner of the aircraft to see if any other suspicious objects or messages were found. The aircraft was taken to the isolation bay and subjected to a detailed inspection. Airport authorities and security agencies jointly managed the situation and ensured the safety of the passengers. This incident has drawn attention to the security arrangements and the emergency response system at the airport.