A crew member and a passenger are being questioned in connection with a bomb threat note discovered aboard an Air India Express flight travelling from Dammam to Delhi on Monday, sources said.
The aircraft
was diverted to Ahmedabad after the threatening message was found inside the lavatory. Following the incident, Air India Express filed a complaint with Ahmedabad Airport Police, while the Crime Branch has also taken up the investigation.
Handwriting Analysis Under Scanner
According to sources, a preliminary handwriting examination has indicated a 60–70% similarity between the writing on the note and that of one of the eight crew members onboard.
Seven crew members have reportedly been permitted to leave Ahmedabad, while the crew member whose handwriting is being examined has been detained for further questioning.
Investigators are also questioning a passenger who allegedly visited the aircraft’s lavatory multiple times during the flight.
Police are examining the movements of both individuals as they try to establish who placed the note inside the washroom.
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Airline Says It Is Cooperating With Probe
Air India Express said the incident occurred on its Dammam-Delhi service on August 31 and confirmed that a complaint had been filed with law enforcement agencies.
“We are aware that the law enforcement agencies are investigating a security-related incident involving our flight operating from Dammam to Delhi on 31 August 2026, pursuant to a complaint filed by us,” it said.
“The airline is fully cooperating with the relevant agencies in the investigation. We unequivocally condemn any conduct that compromises or has the potential to compromise the safety and security of our guests, crew and operations. Appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation,” the airline added.
Flight Diverted After ‘Bomb’ Note Found
The Dammam-Delhi flight made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad Airport on Monday after a crew member discovered a tissue paper inside the aircraft’s lavatory carrying the word “bomb”.
Ahmedabad Police said all 32 passengers on board were safely deboarded at Terminal 2 following the landing.
Security agencies subsequently conducted a detailed inspection of the aircraft as a precautionary measure.
