Air India Mid-Air Hijack Alert Triggers Security Scare at Mumbai Airport
Air India hijack alert triggers security scare Mumbai airport emergency, NSG deployed, investigation underway
False hijack alert on Air India flight triggers high security at Mumbai airport, probe underway
A major security alert was triggered on Monday night when an Air India flight sent an emergency hijack signal. Flight AI 2957, which had taken off from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, sent a distress signal to Air Traffic Control (ATC), indicating a possible hijacking. This immediately set off strict security protocols.
Immediate Security Response
As soon as the ATC received the hijack alert, multiple security agencies were informed, including the Indian Air Force, Delhi Police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). The Indian Air Force was placed on high alert, and a special security committee was formed to assess the situation.
However, shortly after the alert was sent, the pilot informed the ATC that it was a false alarm and that the aircraft was functioning normally. Despite this, authorities remained cautious, considering the possibility that the pilot might have been forced to deny a real hijacking under duress.
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Emergency Landing in Mumbai
To ensure complete safety, the flight was given priority landing at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 9:47 PM. A full emergency was declared, and the National Security Guard (NSG), local police, and airport security forces were deployed.
Upon landing, the aircraft was directed to an isolation bay for a thorough security check. Passengers were only allowed to disembark after authorities confirmed that there was no actual threat.
Investigating the False Alarm
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the false hijack alert. Officials are examining whether it was caused by a technical glitch or human error. The BCAS and CISF are also involved in the probe.
Authorities have assured passengers that all necessary measures are being taken to prevent such incidents in the future. While the scare caused temporary panic, security officials successfully handled the situation without any harm to passengers or crew.
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