An Air India flight en route from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi following a bomb threat, according to Indian media reports quoting airport sources.
The aircraft with passengers and crew onboard landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, where stringent safety protocols were immediately put in place.
"The aircraft is currently stationed at the airport, and all necessary security procedures are being diligently followed to ensure the safety of everyone onboard," said DCP (IGI) Usha Rangnani.
As part of standard protocol, the aircraft was taken to an isolation bay, where passengers were safely disembarked and moved to the terminal building. A multi-agency team is currently conducting a thorough scan of the aircraft.
No further details regarding the threat have been released. Investigations are ongoing.
