An Air India flight bound for New York, carrying 239 passengers from Mumbai, was diverted to Delhi airport on Monday due to a bomb threat, officials told PTI. All passengers have safely disembarked, and a thorough aircraft search is underway.
"The aircraft is currently stationed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, and all standard safety protocols are being diligently followed to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew on board," a senior police officer said. The officer added the threat was received through a tweet and is being verified.
Air India issued a statement saying, "Flight AI119 operating Mumbai to JFK on October 14 received a specific security alert and on instructions of the government's security regulatory committee was diverted to Delhi."
"All passengers have disembarked and are at the Delhi airport terminal. Our colleagues on the ground are making sure to minimise the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected disruption," it added.
The statement said Air India is committed to and accords top priority to the safety and security of its passengers and crew.
