An Air India flight scheduled to travel from Kolkata to Mumbai was placed under tight security on Wednesday after a handwritten hijack threat note was discovered inside the aircraft’s washroom shortly before take-off. The flight was originally scheduled to depart at 10:20 am, but airport authorities immediately activated emergency security protocols after the threatening message claimed that the aircraft would be hijacked at 11:10 am. As a precaution, all passengers were safely deboarded while security agencies took complete control of the situation.

Following the discovery of the note, the aircraft was moved to a designated isolation bay, where bomb disposal squads and security personnel began a detailed inspection of the plane. Kolkata Airport Director Vikram Singh confirmed that standard aviation security procedures were implemented without delay to ensure the safety of passengers, crew members, and airport operations. Authorities thoroughly examined the aircraft and surrounding areas while keeping the situation under close monitoring until all necessary security checks were completed.

The incident has once again highlighted the importance of strict aviation security measures in India, where every threat is treated with utmost seriousness regardless of its credibility. Such incidents often lead to flight delays, inconvenience for passengers, and extensive security investigations to eliminate any potential risk. Officials have not yet disclosed who was responsible for placing the threat note, and an investigation has been launched to identify the person behind the incident while determining whether the warning was genuine or a hoax. The flight is expected to resume its journey only after receiving complete security clearance from the concerned authorities.