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Bomb threat triggers emergency landing of Air India flight; 135 passengers and crew evacuated

  • Thiruvananthapuram airport was placed on full alert after a bomb threat on Air India flight 657
  • All 135 passengers and crew were safely evacuated after the flight landed at 8 AM
  • Authorities are investigating the source of the bomb threat, with the aircraft currently under inspection

22 Aug 2024

Bomb threat triggers emergency landing of Air India flight; 135 passengers and crew evacuated

A full emergency was declared at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram airport on Thursday morning after Air India flight 657, en route from Mumbai, received a bomb threat.

The flight, carrying 135 passengers and crew members, landed safely around 8 AM, and all passengers were promptly evacuated.

The threat was communicated by the Air India pilot as the aircraft was approaching Thiruvananthapuram airport. Upon landing, the aircraft was immediately moved to an isolation bay, where security personnel began a thorough inspection.

Authorities have launched an investigation to trace the origin of the bomb threat. The situation is being closely monitored, and further details are awaited.

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