Air India Flight Hijack Scare at Kolkata Airport
A hijack threat on a Kolkata-bound Air India flight caused panic at the airport after a message was found on a lavatory mirror. Security agencies...
The Cliff News | 11 November 2026
Panic gripped Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Wednesday morning as an Air India flight bound for Mumbai received a hijack alert moments before its scheduled take-off.
The alarming discovery was made when a threatening message, indicating a hijack, was found scrawled on the mirror of one of the aircraft's lavatories. Sources confirmed the presence of the message, which immediately triggered a high-level security response.
Hijack Threat Discovery
The incident unfolded as the aircraft was preparing for its departure. Airport personnel reportedly discovered the concerning message on the lavatory mirror. Upon being informed, the pilot swiftly alerted the Air Traffic Control (ATC), initiating a protocol for such emergencies.
Security Response and Investigation
Following the alert, the aircraft was immediately moved to an isolation bay at the airport. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and specialised airport security teams launched a comprehensive search operation of the entire aircraft. Every nook and cranny of the plane is being meticulously examined to ensure no suspicious items are present.
Simultaneously, the local police and other security agencies have commenced a thorough investigation into the matter. Their primary focus is to identify who wrote the threatening message and to ascertain the motive behind such an act. The security agencies are working to determine if there was any credible threat or if it was a hoax.
Airport Operations Unaffected
Despite the significant security operation, initial reports suggest that other airport operations were not substantially disrupted. The focus remained on ensuring the safety and security of the passengers and the aircraft involved in the incident.