'Hijacked At 11.10 AM': Threat Note Found In Air India Flight Washroom, Aircraft Grounded
A Mumbai-bound Air India flight was grounded at Kolkata airport after a hijack threat note was found inside an aircraft washroom shortly before its scheduled departure. Passengers were evacuated as security teams moved the plane to an isolated bay for inspection.
Air India Flight Hijack News: A Mumbai-bound Air India flight was grounded at Kolkata airport on Wednesday morning after a note threatening a hijack was discovered inside one of the aircraft's washrooms shortly before take-off, according to news agency PTI. The flight had been scheduled to depart at 10.20 am. However, just before the plane was due to leave, crew members found a message warning that the aircraft would be hijacked at 11.10 am, according to Kolkata airport director Vikram Singh.
Airport security protocols were immediately put into action following the discovery. All passengers who had already boarded the plane were promptly asked to disembark.
Once the passengers were safely off the aircraft, officials moved the plane to an isolated bay away from the main terminal. Security teams then began a thorough inspection of the aircraft and implemented all necessary precautionary checks to ensure there was no actual danger on board.
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