Bomb Threat on London-Bound Air India Flight; Suspect Apprehended

An official stated that although an Air India flight headed for London got a bomb threat here on Tuesday, no explosives were discovered. Authorities have detained a guy who they believe made the threatening call, according to a spokesman for Cochin International Airport.

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According to a statement he made here, security professionals thoroughly inspected the aircraft and discovered no threats, so the trip could continue as scheduled.

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Early Morning Bomb Threat Prompts Swift Response at Cochin Airport

He claims that early on Tuesday, the Air India call centre in Mumbai received a bomb threat call about flight AI 149, which was supposed to depart from Cochin and arrive at London Gatwick. At 01:22 hours, the notice was swiftly relayed to both Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) and Air India here.

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At CIAL, a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was promptly constituted in accordance with established processes. After assessment, the threat was identified as particular. Subsequently, the Airport Security Group (ASG-CISF), airline security staff, and in-line baggage screening equipment carried out extensive security checks.

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Flight AI 149 Cleared for Departure After Thorough Security Checks; Suspect Apprehended

The Cochin Airport BTAC’s suggestions were followed, and the aircraft was relocated to a secure aircraft parking area and extensive security measures were implemented. After a thorough inspection, the aircraft was given the all-clear to take off.

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The caller who reported the threat to the Mumbai call centre was tracked down. According to investigations, Suhaib (29), a resident of Kondotty in the Malappuram district, made the call. He was planning to take the AI 149 aircraft to London. During Suhaib’s check-in at the international departure terminal of Cochin Airport, ASG intercepted him together with his wife and daughter.