{"id":156257,"date":"2026-08-31T23:08:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T17:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=156257"},"modified":"2026-08-31T23:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T17:38:40","slug":"air-india-express-bmb-threat-forces-emergency-landing-in-ahmedabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/31\/air-india-express-bmb-threat-forces-emergency-landing-in-ahmedabad\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Express B*mb Threat Forces Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AHMEDABAD-<\/strong> Air India Express (IX)<\/a> flight from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to New Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) on Monday after a crew member found a tissue paper carrying a b*mb threat message in the aircraft washroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft, carrying 32 passengers and crew, landed at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) at around 4:30 pm as a precaution. Security agencies searched the aircraft, but no suspicious object was found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India Express Flight Diverted After B*mb Threat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air India Express (IX) diverted the Dammam (DMM)<\/a> to New Delhi (DEL) flight to Ahmedabad (AMD) after a crew member discovered a tissue paper with the word b*mb written on it inside the aircraft washroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crew member alerted the flight crew after finding the message. The pilots then decided to divert the aircraft to Ahmedabad as a precautionary measure after receiving information about the potential threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Commissioner of Police for the G Division, VN Yadav, said the aircraft made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad International Airport at approximately 4:30 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft had 32 passengers onboard, along with crew members. All passengers and crew members were reported safe following the landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Security Agencies Conduct Aircraft Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the aircraft landed, multiple security agencies began a detailed inspection. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), b*mb disposal squad<\/a> and dog squad were involved in the security checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities searched the aircraft for any suspicious object or material linked to the threat. The checks did not identify anything suspicious, according to the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The passengers were accommodated at Terminal 2 of Ahmedabad Airport after leaving the aircraft safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The security response followed standard precautionary procedures for a reported b*mb threat involving a commercial aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India Express Activates B*mb Threat Protocol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air India Express confirmed that the Dammam-New Delhi flight was diverted to Ahmedabad after the airline was notified of a specific b*mb threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline said the diversion was carried out as a precaution and in accordance with security protocols. The government-appointed B*mb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was also alerted after the threat was reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India Express said security procedures were initiated promptly following the notification. The aircraft remained subject to security checks before being cleared for further operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline stated that all passengers disembarked safely after the aircraft landed in Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Investigation Underway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Police and security agencies have launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities are examining the origin and credibility of the threat message found inside the aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discovery of the message triggered the precautionary diversion despite security teams finding no suspicious object during their search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India Express said the aircraft would be released for operations only after the required security checks were completed. The incident temporarily disrupted the Dammam-New Delhi journey while authorities completed the necessary procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Passengers Remain Safe After Diversion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The emergency landing ended without injuries or a reported security incident onboard. Passengers were moved to Terminal 2 at Ahmedabad Airport<\/a> while authorities handled the investigation and security process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident highlights the immediate security response required when a b*mb threat is reported on a commercial flight. In this case, the flight crew, pilots, airline, and airport security agencies followed precautionary procedures before allowing the aircraft to return to normal operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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