Air India Flight Issues Hijack Alert Just Before Take-Off At Kolkata Airport
An Air India flight at Kolkata airport was grounded after a hijack threat was discovered written on a lavatory mirror. Security forces conducted an intensive search of the aircraft, and authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrator.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing aviation security vulnerabilities and the significant operational disruptions caused by hoax or genuine security threats.
Panic ensued at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday morning following reports of a hijack threat directed at a Mumbai-bound Air India flight. A threatening message concerning a hijack was discovered written on the mirror of one of the aircraft's lavatories, say sources.According to reports, the aircraft was preparing for takeoff when the threatening message on the lavatory mirror was noticed.
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