An Air India flight bound for the United States was abruptly diverted to the UK after a bomb threat was reported mid-flight. The aircraft, travelling from Delhi to an undisclosed US destination, landed safely at a British airport where armed police boarded the plane.
Authorities confirmed that a passenger was detained following the security alert. The individual is currently being questioned by counter-terrorism officers, though no explosives have been found.
In-Flight Panic Leads to Emergency Landing
Passengers described moments of panic when crew members announced the aircraft would be making an unscheduled landing. "We were told there was a security situation and we needed to land immediately," one traveller recounted. "People were trying to stay calm, but you could see the fear in everyone's eyes."
Heightened Security Measures
The incident comes amid global tensions following conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with aviation security on high alert worldwide. UK counter-terrorism units responded swiftly to the threat, implementing standard protocols for such situations.
An Air India spokesperson stated: "The safety of our passengers and crew is our utmost priority. We are cooperating fully with authorities and regret any inconvenience caused."
Ongoing Investigation
Police have cordoned off the aircraft for forensic examination while all other passengers have been safely disembarked. Aviation experts suggest this incident highlights the continuing challenges of maintaining air travel security in an unstable geopolitical climate.
The UK's Department for Transport has confirmed this is being treated as an isolated incident with no current threat to other flights.
