Mumbai-New York Air India flight diverted to Delhi after bomb threat

October 14, 2024 - PatialaPolitics

Mumbai-New York Air India flight diverted to Delhi after bomb threat

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.