Air India flight evacuated after bomb threat

An Air India flight from Mumbai to Trivandrum was forced to make an emergency landing after a bomb threat was received, according to Report, which cites NDTV. All 135 passengers on board were swiftly evacuated from the aircraft.

Less than an hour before landing, the flight captain was informed about the potential bomb on board and immediately notified the destination airport. Trivandrum International Airport declared an emergency situation, and the plane was directed to an isolated bay upon landing.

Authorities have not yet disclosed whether an actual bomb was discovered on the aircraft or if the threat was a hoax.