A passenger has been arrested in connection with a hijack threat on an Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai.
Updated: November 12, 2026, 11:39 AM IST
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One passenger arrested in case of threat to hijack Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai case
In a swift action in the attempted hijack case, a passenger has been apprehended and handed over to the airport police in connection with a hijack threat on an Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai.
The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBI) confirmed this in a press release issued on ThursdayThe passenger was apprehended in connection with Wednesday’s incident and handed over to the NSCBI Airport Police Station for further action.
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Hijack Alert on Air India flight: Mumbai-bound plane moved to isolation bay moments before take-off
Received a threatening message just before takeoff
It’s worth noting that Air India flight AI 2772 was scheduled to depart from Kolkata for Mumbai on Wednesday morningJust before takeoff, a message threatening a hijacking was received in the plane’s lavatoryThe cabin crew noticed the message at around 10:37 a.mSecurity protocols were immediately activated, and the plane was stopped from taking off and taken to an isolation bay.
All 105 passengers on board were disembarkedSecurity agencies subsequently conducted a thorough check of the aircraft, passengers, and their luggageNo suspicious items were found during the checkAfter completing all necessary security procedures, the plane was cleared for takeoff.
Morning flight took off in the evening
The flight departed for Mumbai at 5:38 pm, nearly seven hours behind scheduleThe investigation has now taken a new turn with the arrest of a passenger and his handing over to airport policeHowever, the press release issued did not provide any details regarding the identity of the arrested passenger or his alleged role in the threat.
