Air India Flight From Kolkata To Mumbai Receives Hijack Threat; Passengers Evacuated, Security Checks Underway

Kolkata, 11th November 2026: A suspected hijack threat triggered an emergency security response at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday morning after a threatening message was reportedly discovered inside an Air India aircraft scheduled to fly to Mumbai.

The incident involved Air India flight AI 772, which was preparing for departure when the pilot alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC) about a possible security threat. Following the alert, the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for a detailed security inspection.

The Airbus A320neo was carrying passengers, who were subsequently deboarded as security personnel initiated precautionary measures.

Threatening Message Reportedly Found Inside Aircraft Washroom

According to initial reports, a message suggesting a possible hijack threat was discovered inside the aircraft shortly before departure. While some reports indicated that the message was written on the mirror inside the aircraft’s washroom, others described it as a note or slip found onboard.

However, the exact nature and location of the message have not been officially confirmed.
After being alerted to the suspected threat, the pilot immediately informed ATC, following which airport authorities activated the prescribed security protocols.

Aircraft Shifted To Isolation Bay For Security Checks

As part of the security response, the aircraft was moved to a designated isolation bay, away from regular airport operations. Security personnel initiated a thorough inspection of the aircraft, including its cabin and baggage compartments, to rule out any potential threat.

Passengers were asked to disembark while the inspection was underway. Such precautionary measures are part of standard aviation security protocols when a potential threat is reported.

No Actual Hijacking Reported

There was no immediate confirmation of an actual hijacking or any attempt to take control of the aircraft. No injuries involving passengers or crew members were reported in the initial information available.

Security agencies are expected to investigate the incident to identify the source of the threatening message and establish whether the threat was genuine.

Further details regarding the outcome of the security inspection and the flight’s revised departure schedule are awaited.