Air India flight AI916, arriving from Dubai to New Delhi on October 27, encountered a serious security issue when an ammunition cartridge was found in the pocket of a seat after all passengers had disembarked. An Air India spokesperson confirmed that the airline promptly reported the discovery to the Airport Police, adhering to established security protocols.
"One ammunition cartridge was found in the pocket of a seat of our flight AI916 after it had landed from Dubai at Delhi on 27 October 2024 and all passengers had safely disembarked. A complaint was immediately lodged with the Airport Police by Air India strictly adhering to the… pic.twitter.com/INwG7Kf9K5
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Response from Air India
The spokesperson stated, “One ammunition cartridge was found in the pocket of a seat of our flight AI916 after it had landed from Dubai at Delhi on 27 October 2024, and all passengers had safely disembarked. A complaint was immediately lodged with the Airport Police by Air India strictly adhering to the laid down security protocols.”
Bomb Threat Hoax on Air India Flight AI216
In a separate incident, Air India flight AI216, which was set to return to New Delhi from Nepal’s Tribhuvan International Airport, received a bomb threat on Monday. This marked the second hoax call the airport received in just a week. In response to the threat, emergency protocols were activated, and a thorough search of the aircraft was conducted.
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Emergency Procedures Activated
Kiran Bajracharya, AIG at Valley Police Office, confirmed, “We didn’t find any suspicious or explosives on board the plane. It is preparing to take flight following the procedures.” The Nepal Army bomb squad and the Canine division were deployed to search the plane, and after over four hours of investigation, no dangerous objects were found.
Confirmation of Hoax Call
Gyanendra Bhul, Information Officer at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, stated, “According to protocol, no dangerous objects were found during the security checks, and the situation at the airport is currently normal. It is a second hoax call within a week.”
These incidents underscore the ongoing challenges of ensuring aviation security and the need for continued vigilance among airlines and airport authorities.
