A Mumbai-bound Air India flight triggered a security alert at Kolkata airport on Wednesday morning after a suspected hijack threat message was reportedly found inside the aircraft’s washroom shortly before departure.
According to sources quoted by CNN-News18, a threatening message was spotted written on the washroom mirror. Following the discovery, the pilot immediately alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC) moments before take-off.
The aircraft, identified as Air India flight AI 772, is an Airbus A320neo operating on the Kolkata–Mumbai route.
Following the alert, all passengers were deboarded, and the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for further security checks.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident. Further details are awaited as the investigation and security procedures continue.