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Emergency‌ Landing of Air India Flight in New Delhi
The aircraft was secured at a designated isolation area on the airfield.
New Delhi:
This morning, an Air India flight en route from Mumbai to New York had to make an unscheduled stop in New Delhi due to concerns related to security. The flight, carrying a total of 239 individuals, successfully touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), where all passengers and crew were promptly evacuated without incident.
Details of the Incident
According to an Air India representative, “Flight AI119, which was heading from Mumbai to JFK on October 14, received a credible security notification. As directed by the government’s security oversight committee, the flight was⁣ redirected to New Delhi. All passengers have deboarded and are currently at the terminal in Delhi.”
Safety Measures Implemented
The aircraft is currently parked on an isolated runway, while various security units, including a specialized bomb squad, are performing comprehensive inspections. A senior police official reassured, “Standard safety measures are in place to guarantee the protection of everyone involved in this situation.”
Ongoing Investigation and Passenger Assistance
Further information from Air India remains awaited as investigations continue into the potential threat. Authorities are coordinating their efforts with security agencies to ascertain the specifics of the concern, as passengers and flight crew remain on standby for additional updates.