In a harrowing incident that unfolded onboard Akasa Air’s Pune to Delhi flight, a passenger claimed to have a bomb in their luggage bag, sending shockwaves through the cabin. This distressing event transpired shortly after the flight had taken off from Pune Airport en route to Delhi.
Swift Action and Diversion to Mumbai
Upon receiving the alarming bomb threat, the airline’s staff promptly alerted the authorities. In the interest of passenger safety, a crucial decision was made to divert the flight to Mumbai Airport, where a specialized team from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was prepared for immediate action. Following a meticulous examination of the passenger’s bag by the BDDS officials after the plane’s safe landing at Mumbai Airport, no suspicious items were discovered.
Akasa Air’s Official Statement
Akasa Air issued an official statement regarding the incident, confirming that their flight QP 1148, which had departed from Pune en route to Delhi on October 21, 2023, carrying 185 passengers and six crew members, encountered a security alert shortly after take-off. In adherence to stringent safety and security protocols, the flight was redirected to Mumbai. The Captain executed all necessary emergency procedures, ensuring a safe landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Passenger in Custody, Investigation Underway
The passenger who made the bomb threat has been apprehended by the Airport Police in Mumbai. Authorities are actively investigating the matter to ascertain the details surrounding this distressing in-flight incident.
