A handwritten threat warning of a possible hijacking aboard an Air India aircraft has triggered an emergency security response at Kolkata Airport, forcing the evacuation of 147 passengers and crew members before the flight could take off.
The incident happened on Wednesday morning, 11 November, when airline crew reportedly discovered a threatening message written on the mirror inside the aircraft’s toilet shortly before departure.
The aircraft, an Air India flight identified as AI 772, was scheduled to leave Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata for Mumbai at about 10.20 am.
According to reports, the handwritten note warned that the plane would be hijacked at 11.10 am. Following the discovery, the pilot immediately informed Air Traffic Control (ATC), prompting airport authorities to initiate emergency security procedures.
The aircraft was subsequently moved to an isolated section of the airport to allow security personnel to conduct a comprehensive search. Passengers and crew were instructed to disembark as a precaution while the inspection was carried out.
Bomb disposal experts and other security personnel were deployed to examine the aircraft for suspicious items and establish whether the threat posed any immediate danger.
Airport authorities said precautionary measures had been implemented, while security agencies launched an investigation into the incident.
Investigators are expected to review CCTV recordings and other available evidence in an effort to identify the individual responsible for writing the message.
The circumstances surrounding the threat, including the identity and motive of its author, remain under investigation.
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