New Delhi, Oct 14 – An Air India flight traveling from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi on Monday following a bomb threat. The decision to divert the flight was made after Mumbai airport received a threat message on X (formerly Twitter), which was immediately relayed to security agencies.
Delhi Police confirmed that the aircraft, now stationed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, is undergoing all necessary safety procedures to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew. “We are diligently following standard safety protocols, and all security agencies are on high alert,” a senior Delhi police officer said, urging the public to avoid spreading unverified information.
The Air India spokesperson issued a statement saying, “Flight AI119, operating from Mumbai to JFK on October 14, received a specific security alert. On instructions from the government’s security regulatory committee, the flight was diverted to Delhi. All passengers have safely disembarked and are currently at the Delhi airport terminal. Our ground staff is working to minimize any inconvenience caused by this unexpected situation. Air India remains fully committed to the safety and security of its passengers and crew.”
The incident follows a string of recent bomb threats targeting airports across the country. On October 5, Madhya Pradesh’s Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport in Indore received a bomb threat via email, which also included threats to other airports. The same day, Vadodara Airport in Gujarat faced a similar threat, prompting thorough security searches.
Security measures have been heightened at Delhi Airport, and authorities are actively investigating the source of the threat to determine its credibility. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
