New Delhi, October 14, 2024: Three separate flights departing from Mumbai on Monday received bomb threats, prompting swift security responses and precautionary measures.
An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi following a bomb threat. Meanwhile, two IndiGo flights en route to Muscat and Jeddah from Mumbai had also received a bomb threat.
Moreover, in the early hours of Monday, a bomb threat was reported on the Mumbai-Howrah Mail, train number 12809. The threat was received at around 4:00 am, leading to an emergency stop at Jalgaon station for inspection.
Air India Mumbai- NYC flight
As per protocol, the Air India aircraft was taken to a isolated bay, and following the standard operating procedure, mandatory security checks were promptly initiated, a spokesperson from the airline said.
The aircraft, which had been en route to John F. Kennedy International Airport, was rerouted to Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi after a security concern was raised.
The plane is stationed in Delhi, where all necessary security measures are currently in place, the Delhi police confirmed.
The flight AI119, operating on October 14, was diverted as a precautionary measure based on instructions from the government’s security regulatory committee. Upon landing in Delhi, all passengers were safely disembarked and moved to the airport terminal, said an airline spokesperson.
“We confirm that all 239 passengers and 19 crew have disembarked and are currently undergoing security procedures. Refreshments have been provided to the passengers. Our staff on ground are making sure to minimise the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected disruption. Guests will be moved to hotels once security protocols are completed,” the airline said.
Additionally, the guests will be moved to hotels post completion of security checks and the flight to New York has been rescheduled to October 15.
Air India is committed to and accords top priority to the safety and security of its passengers and crew, the statement said.
“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 had said.
IndiGo flights from Mumbai to Muscat & Jeddah also threatened
Two separate IndiGo flights en route to Muscat and Jeddah from Mumbai on Monday had received a bomb threat.
As per an ANI report, the airline received a message regarding a bomb threat on Indigo flight 6E 1275 from Mumbai to Muscat and Flight 6E 56 operating from Mumbai to Jeddah according to the reports published in economictimes.indiatimes.com.
“IndiGo flight 6E 1275 operating from Mumbai to Muscat and IndiGo flight 6E 56 operating from Mumbai to Jeddah had received a bomb threat,” ANI quoted IndiGo spokesperson as saying.
“As per protocol, the aircraft was taken to an isolated bay, and following the standard operating procedure, mandatory security checks were promptly initiated. Customers were provided with assistance and refreshments, and we sincerely regret the inconvenience caused,” he added.
