Kolkata: An Air India Vistara flight scheduled to travel from Kolkata to Mumbai was grounded prior to its departure following a reported hijacking threat. Authorities acted swiftly after a threatening note was discovered inside one of the aircraft's lavatories, prompting the flight crew to immediately notify the captain and Air Traffic Control.
In accordance with standard safety and security protocols, passengers were safely deboarded from the aircraft. Following the evacuation, the plane was relocated to an isolation bay at the Kolkata airport so that law enforcement and security agencies could conduct a thorough and comprehensive search of the cabin and cargo holds.