New York bound Air India flight diverted to Delhi after bomb threat

NEW DELHI: An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was redirected to Delhi on Monday due to a bomb threat. Mumbai airport received a message on X (formerly Twitter) about the threat. This prompted the flight to be diverted to Delhi after informing security agencies.

Delhi Police confirmed that the aircraft is now at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. They are following standard safety protocols to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Security agencies are on high alert.

A senior police officer at Delhi airport said, "We request your cooperation and refrain from spreading unverified information. Further updates will be shared in due course."

An Air India spokesperson said, "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 the ground are making sure to minimize 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."

There have been multiple recent bomb threats targeting airports, many of which were false. On October 5, Indore's Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport received a bomb threat email, leading to an FIR. Similarly, Vadodara Airport received a bomb threat email on the same day, resulting in a thorough search.

Authorities are investigating the matter and security has been increased following the threat.