A Srinagar-bound Vistara flight received a bomb threat on Friday, prompting immediate action from the airline and security forces. Flight no. UK-611, which departed from Delhi and was carrying 177 passengers and one infant, landed safely at Srinagar Airport at approximately 12:10 AM, news agency ANI reported.
Following standard protocol for such threats, the aircraft was immediately directed to an isolation bay upon landing. “All passengers were safely de-boarded at the isolation bay. Currently, the aircraft is undergoing a thorough security check by the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of all concerned,” an airport official told ANI.
Despite the disruption, all passengers are reported to be safe, and the situation is being handled with the utmost priority to ensure their security. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Authorities are investigating the source of the bomb threat and taking all necessary measures to ensure the continued safety of air travel.
With inputs from agencies.
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Srinagar-bound Vistara flight carrying 177 passengers gets bomb threat