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Akasa Air Flight Returns To Delhi After Bomb Threat

An Akasa Air flight traveling from Delhi to Bengaluru was forced to return to Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday after declaring an emergency due to a bomb threat. The flight, designated QP 1335, was carrying 174 passengers, three infants, and seven crew members when it received a security alert shortly after takeoff.

An Akasa Air spokesperson stated that the airline’s Emergency Response teams are actively monitoring the situation. Following protocol, the pilot diverted the flight back to Delhi, with a safe landing planned for approximately 2:00 PM. The captain is adhering to all necessary emergency procedures to ensure the safety of those on board.

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This incident follows a troubling trend, as just one day earlier, seven flights, including one headed to the United States, received bomb threat messages via social media, prompting heightened security measures at airports. On Tuesday, Air India’s Boeing 777-300 ER, en route from Delhi to Chicago, was also diverted to a Canadian airport following a similar threat.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported that the Air India flight made an emergency landing in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and all 211 individuals aboard were safely evacuated.

In total, at least 10 Indian flights have reported bomb threats over the past two days, though security checks have found nothing suspicious on any of the aircraft. Authorities continue to investigate these incidents as concerns over aviation security grow.

Richa Kaushik

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