Kochi-London Air India flight receives bomb threat, suspect held
Investigations revealed the call was made by Suhaib, a native of Kondotty in Malappuram district, who was scheduled to travel to London on the AI 149 flight.
Published Jun 25, 2024 | 6:30 PM ⚊UpdatedJun 25, 2024 | 6:30 PM
An Air India airplane. Representational Image. (airindiain/Twitter)
A London-bound Air India flight received a bomb threat on Tuesday, 25 June, but no explosives were found. A Cochin International Airport spokesperson said the authorities apprehended a man suspected of making the threatening call. Investigations revealed the call was made by Suhaib, a native of Kondotty in Malappuram district, who was scheduled to travel to London by that flight.