Air India aircraft moved to isolation bay after hijack alert in Kolkata: Report

A security scare reportedly hit Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday morning after a hijack alert was issued on a Mumbai-bound Air India flight. Flight AI 772, an Airbus A320neo, was preparing for take-off when the pilot sent an urgent message to Air Traffic Control. The alert was sounded after a threat message concerning a hijack was discovered written on a mirror inside one of the aircraft's lavatories.

Security forces inspect plane as probe begins

Following the alert, the aircraft was reportedly moved to an isolation bay for security checks. Reports said the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and specialised airport security personnel launched an intensive search, examining every section of the plane for suspicious items. Police and security agencies have initiated an investigation to trace the person responsible, reviewing CCTV camera footage from airport premises and inside the aircraft.

The alert is suspected to have been triggered by an issue involving a passenger. There has been no official communication from Air India or government authorities on the matter so far.