Hoax Bomb Threat Grounds Air India Express Flight, Triggers Security Measures

An Air India Express flight from Ayodhya to Bengaluru was delayed by nearly three hours due to a hoax bomb threat received via an unverified social media account. Security protocols were enacted, ensuring passenger safety, and the aircraft later departed after clearance from Bomb Threat Assessment Committee.

An Air India Express flight from Ayodhya to Bengaluru faced significant delays on Tuesday after a hoax bomb threat, according to officials.

Vinod Kumar, director of the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, confirmed the emergency response following a threat that emerged from an unverified social media account, triggering a coordinated security protocol.

The aircraft, a Boeing 737-Max 8 carrying 132 passengers, landed safely. Authorities successfully cleared the threat after rigorous checks, and the flight eventually departed for Bengaluru following a three-hour delay.

(With inputs from agencies.)