Srinagar: A Vistara flight bound for Srinagar, carrying 177 passengers and one infant received a bomb threat on Friday, prompting swift action by the airline and security forces.
Flight no-UK-611, which departed from Delhi, landed safely at Srinagar Airport at approximately 12:10 AM.
Following standard protocol for such threats, the aircraft was immediately directed to an isolation bay upon landing.
"All passengers were safely de-boarded at the isolation bay. Currently, the aircraft is undergoing a thorough security check by the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of all concerned," an airport official told ANI.
Despite the disruption, all passengers are reported to be safe, and the situation is being handled with the utmost priority to ensure their security.
"We confirm there was a security concern on Vistara flight UK 611 operating from Delhi to Srinagar on 31 May 2024 that was brought to our staff's attention while on board. Following the protocol, we immediately informed the relevant authorities, and the aircraft was taken to the isolation bay after safely landing at the Srinagar International Airport where all customers were disembarked," said Vistara spokesperson.
"We fully cooperated with the concerned authorities to clear the mandatory security checks. All the necessary checks have been conducted and the aircraft has been cleared to resume operations. At Vistara, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us," the spokesperson underscored.
Authorities are investigating the source of the bomb threat and taking all necessary measures to ensure the continued safety of air travel.
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