An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi on Monday due to a bomb threat, according to reports.
Flight AI119 was diverted after a threat was received by Mumbai airport via a message on X (formerly Twitter), as per sources cited by ANI.
“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 ground are making sure to minimise the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected disruption. Air India is committed to and accords top priority to the safety and security of its passengers and crew,” a statement released by Air India said.
The Delhi Police confirmed that the aircraft is stationed at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Security agencies are on high alert, and all safety protocols are being strictly followed. “We request your cooperation, and urge you to refrain from spreading unverified information. Further updates will be shared in due course,” said a senior police officer stationed at the airport.
(With ANI input)