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Crime
Hijack Threat Note Discovered on Air India Flight, Aircraft Isolated
✍️ OrissaPOST
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 01:06 PM
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A note indicating a hijack threat was found on an Air India flight, prompting authorities to isolate the aircraft.
A security note suggesting a hijack attempt was discovered aboard an Air India flight during routine checks. The document raised immediate concerns among airline officials and airport security teams.
Following the discovery, the aircraft was taken out of service and isolated on the tarmac while a thorough inspection and risk assessment were carried out. Standard anti‑hijack protocols were activated, and the crew and passengers were temporarily held in a secure area.
Air India officials confirmed that no passenger or crew member was harmed and that the flight schedule would be adjusted once the aircraft is cleared. Law enforcement agencies have been notified and an investigation is underway to determine the origin of the note and any potential security breach.
Following the discovery, the aircraft was taken out of service and isolated on the tarmac while a thorough inspection and risk assessment were carried out. Standard anti‑hijack protocols were activated, and the crew and passengers were temporarily held in a secure area.
Air India officials confirmed that no passenger or crew member was harmed and that the flight schedule would be adjusted once the aircraft is cleared. Law enforcement agencies have been notified and an investigation is underway to determine the origin of the note and any potential security breach.