In a tense incident, an Air India flight traveling from Delhi to Visakhapatnam received a bomb threat that later turned out to be a hoax. The threat was reported shortly after the flight took off, prompting immediate emergency protocols. The flight crew alerted the authorities, and the plane was thoroughly inspected upon landing at Visakhapatnam Airport.
Security teams, including bomb disposal squads, were deployed to the scene, and all passengers were safely evacuated as a precautionary measure. After a comprehensive search, authorities confirmed that there was no explosive device on board, deeming the threat a hoax.
The incident caused significant disruption, with passengers experiencing delays and heightened security checks. However, Air India and airport authorities praised the swift response of the crew and security forces, which ensured the safety of everyone on board. Investigations are now underway to trace the source of the hoax call, with authorities vowing to take strict action against those responsible for causing unnecessary panic.
