An incoming chartered flight from Moscow to Goa was diverted to Gujarat’s Jamnagar, a move which was triggered after Goa Air traffic controller received a bomb threat, officials said on Monday.
According to Jamnagar airport officials, the aircraft is under an isolation bay. “Moscow-Goa chartered flight diverted to Jamnagar, Gujarat after Goa ATC received a bomb threat.
#BREAKING: Aircraft flying from Moscow to Goa makes emergency landing in Jamnagar, Gujarat after a phone call received at Goa ATC that there is a bomb onboard. Precautionary checking underway after emergency landing at isolation bay of Jamnagar. Senior police officers on ground. pic.twitter.com/E9BDe7Uitf
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) January 9, 2023
Aircraft is under an isolation bay,” Airport officials told ANI.
According to the Jamnagar airport director, “Total 244 passengers onboard the flight landed safely at Jamnagar (defence) airport at 9:49 pm. Currently, aircraft and baggage are under isolation/security.”
All passengers were de-boarded.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
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