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Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency at Thiruvananthapuram Airport: Air India Flight Safely Evacuated

At approximately 8 in the morning, the aircraft touched down at the airport, was guided to an isolation bay, and the passengers were safely taken out.

Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency at Thiruvananthapuram Airport: Air India Flight Safely Evacuated

A major security alert was triggered at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport early this morning after a bomb threat was reported on an incoming Air India flight. The incident led to an emergency landing and the immediate deployment of security forces to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

 

The Air India flight, en route from Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram, was nearing its destination when the threat was communicated. The pilot, following standard operating procedures, promptly alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC) and requested an emergency landing. The aircraft landed safely at around 8:00 AM, and all 135 passengers and crew members were evacuated from the plane without incident.

 

Airport authorities swiftly implemented emergency protocols. The Bomb Disposal Squad and security personnel cordoned off the aircraft, which was then isolated in a remote section of the tarmac. Passengers were escorted to a secure area in the terminal while the plane and their luggage underwent a thorough inspection.

 

On August 22, when Air India aircraft AI657 was traveling from Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram, a special security warning was noticed. The aircraft made a safe landing in Thiruvananthapuram and was stored in a secluded bay so that security personnel could do their required inspections. A representative for Air India said that all passengers and crew members evacuated safely.

 

This bomb threat marks the latest in a series of incidents affecting air travel security in the region, raising concerns about the effectiveness of existing protocols and the need for heightened vigilance. Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activities as investigations continue into the credibility and source of the threat.


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