A Delhi-Vizag Air India flight was the target of a hoax bomb threat on Monday, triggering a swift security response. Authorities were alerted after an anonymous call claimed there was a bomb on board the aircraft, which was scheduled to fly from Delhi to Visakhapatnam.
Following standard safety protocols, the flight was grounded, and all passengers were evacuated while the aircraft underwent a thorough security check. After an exhaustive search, no explosives were found, and the threat was confirmed to be a hoax.
Authorities are investigating the source of the call, and flight operations resumed after the all-clear was given. Passengers were allowed to re-board the aircraft and continue their journey.
Incidents like this have become increasingly common, causing unnecessary panic and disruptions, and authorities are taking the matter seriously to ensure such threats are not repeated in the future.
