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Phuket – : Air India flight coming from Phuket, Thailand to Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing after a bomb threat was received. The flight, numbered AI-379, had 156 passengers on board. All passengers have been safely taken off the plane and are safe, as confirmed by airport officials.
Bomb Threat Mid-Air Triggers Panic
The flight had taken off from Phuket Airport at 9:30 AM and was supposed to land at Delhi around 12:40 PM, according to Flightradar24. But while flying over the Andaman Sea, the crew received a serious warning about a possible bomb on board. Without delay, the pilot turned the aircraft around and landed safely back at Phuket International Airport by 11:40 AM.
As soon as the plane landed, emergency teams and bomb squads surrounded it. All passengers were evacuated immediately, and a full security check of the aircraft was launched. No official confirmation has yet been made about whether any suspicious item was found on board. Authorities say the investigation is still ongoing.
Airport Officials in Thailand Respond Quickly
Thailand airport authorities acted swiftly after the threat was reported. All emergency protocols were activated. The passengers were calm, and no injuries have been reported. The crew and ground staff were praised for their professional response. The Thai government also issued a security alert and is coordinating with Indian authorities to find the source of the bomb threat.
Just a Day Before: Air India Crash in Ahmedabad Leaves 266 Dead
A tragic incident took place just a day earlier in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. An Air India plane heading to London crashed shortly after takeoff. It collided with buildings in a medical hostel and staff residential area, killing 266 people. There were 242 people on board the flight, out of which only one person survived by jumping out before the crash.
One of the passengers who died in the crash was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. This crash is being called the second worst air disaster in India since 1996.
Air India Under Global Spotlight After Back-to-Back Incidents
With two back-to-back aviation-related emergencies — one due to a bomb scare and the other a massive crash — Air India is under heavy public and international scrutiny. Passengers are raising concerns about safety and protocol enforcement, urging the airline and government to tighten air security.
More details are expected as both incidents are under investigation by Indian and Thai authorities. Air India has not released an official statement yet but is expected to comment soon.
