Vinod M Jain
The aircraft had departed from Terminal 1 when cabin crew members discovered the note in the lavatory.The handwritten message reportedly read:”This flight is going to hijack at 6.30, ignore and see the consequences.”
The crew immediately alerted the pilot-in-command, who informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) and sought priority clearance to return to Bengaluru.
A full emergency was declared at the airport as a precautionary measure.
The aircraft landed safely at KIA and was moved to an isolated bay. Security agencies, including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Bengaluru police, cordoned off the area.
All passengers were safely deboarded following standard operating procedures.
Bomb disposal personnel and dog squads were deployed to conduct a thorough search of the aircraft and passenger baggage.
An investigation has been launched to establish the authenticity of the threat,identify the person who left the note and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
