A full emergency was declared at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala today after an Air India flight from Mumbai received a bomb threat.
The Mumbai-Thiruvananthapuram Air India flight 657, carrying 135 passengers and crew, was immediately taken to the isolation bay upon landing around 8 am. All the passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft.
According to sources, the bomb threat was communicated by the Air India pilot as the plane was approaching the Thiruvananthapuram airport. The aircraft is currently being inspected, and an investigation has been launched to determine the origin of the threat.
“The airport authorities acted swiftly to secure the area and ensure the safety of all passengers and crew members,” said a senior airport official. “The situation is under control, and we are working closely with the relevant agencies to investigate this incident.”
The Thiruvananthapuram airport was temporarily shut down during the emergency procedures, causing some flight delays and diversions. Normal operations have now resumed at the airport as the investigation into the bomb threat continues.
“We take any threat to aviation security extremely seriously,” said the Air India spokesperson. “The safety of our passengers and crew is our top priority, and we are cooperating fully with the authorities to address this matter.”
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This incident highlights the importance of strict security measures and vigilance in the aviation sector to prevent potential terrorist attacks or other disruptions.
The authorities have assured the public that necessary steps are being taken to maintain the highest levels of security at the Thiruvananthapuram airport and across the country’s airports.
