Air India Flight Diverted to Jaipur Amid Hijacking and Bomb Threat

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, an Air India flight originating from Frankfurt, Germany, and destined for New Delhi was rerouted on Wednesday due to an alert concerning a potential hijacking and a bomb threat. The aircraft landed safely in the northwestern Indian city of Jaipur.

The flight, designated AI 2030, touched down at Jaipur International Airport at 9:35 AM local time. It was subsequently moved to a separate area for comprehensive security checks, according to reports from India Today.

Initial reports indicate that air traffic control received an emergency signal from the aircraft for a brief period around 9 AM. The pilot had activated the international emergency code 7500, which is used to discreetly signal a hijacking or unlawful interference with a flight.

Airport management confirmed that all passengers disembarked safely. The Hindustan Times, citing police sources, reported that the emergency landing was prompted by a bomb threat.

Authorities are currently investigating the full scope of the incident. Preliminary assessments suggest that the aircraft’s operation was proceeding under normal conditions prior to the alert.