A handwritten hijack threat note was found aboard an Air India aircraft at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, leading to the plane being moved to an isolation bay while security agencies carried out checks. The aircraft was preparing to depart for Mumbai when the note was discovered, according to reports published on Wednesday morning, 11 November 2026.
The pilot alerted air traffic control after finding the note. Following that alert, the aircraft was taken out of its regular parking position and placed in an isolation bay, a standard step in such situations that keeps the plane apart from other aircraft and ground activity while it is examined. Security agencies then began checks under standard procedures, and heightened security has been put in place at the airport. The first details of the incident were carried by ANI and News18 Hindi. Official confirmation from the airline or the authorities is not yet available, so the account rests on these media reports.
Several key details remain unconfirmed. The flight number has not been established, and the number of passengers on board has not been confirmed. The exact wording of the note has not been made public, and it is not yet clear whether the security sweep has been completed. Authorities have also not said whether the aircraft has been cleared to depart. No individual has been identified as the author of the note.
A threat note does not by itself establish that a hijacking was planned, but such alerts are treated seriously by aviation security authorities regardless of their origin. Handling of this kind is designed to separate an aircraft from the rest of the airport and verify its safety before any further movement is permitted. Passengers and the wider public will depend on updates from Air India and the agencies involved as the checks continue. The investigation is ongoing, and further information on the note, the aircraft and the outcome of the security review is awaited.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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