New Delhi: An Akasa Air flight en route to Bengaluru returned to the national capital on Wednesday afternoon following a bomb threat, according to sources.

An emergency was declared at the airport for the aircraft after the bomb threat, they added.Akasa Air flight QP 1335, flying from Delhi to Bengaluru, carrying 174 passengers, 3 infants and 7 crew members on board, received a security alert.

The Akasa Air Emergency Response teams are monitoring the situation and have advised the pilot to divert the flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi with abundant precaution. The Captain is following all required emergency procedures for a safe landing in Delhi and the estimated time of arrival is approximately 2 pm, as per Akasa Air Spokesperson.

Meanwhile, the flight has reportedly landed safely in Delhi.