NEW DELHI: An ordinary morning flight to Mumbai took an unexpected turn after a chilling hijack message was reportedly discovered inside an Air India aircraft at Kolkata airport on Wednesday (Nov 11).
With 93 passengers onboard, the suspected hijack threat triggered an immediate security response just moments before departure.
Threat message found inside washroom
The flight, AI 772, operated by an Airbus A320neo, was preparing to leave for Mumbai when a threatening message was allegedly spotted on the mirror inside the aircraft’s lavatory.
Airport sources told CNN-News18 that the pilot alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC) about the suspected hijack threat on the Air India craft shortly before the scheduled take-off.
Aircraft shifted to isolation bay
Following the alert, authorities moved the aircraft to the isolation bay as a precautionary measure.
Security agencies rushed to the spot and began inspections under standard operating procedures (SOPs). Officials are currently assessing the situation and examining the threat.
Airport authorities have not issued an official statement so far. Details about the security checks, the outcome of the investigation and the flight’s departure status are still awaited. - The Statesman/ANN
