Air India pilot sends 'Hijack' signal, panic spreads from Delhi to Mumbai

Air India Plane Hijack: On Monday night, security agencies from Delhi to Mumbai were thrown into a state of panic after the pilot of an Air India flight traveling from Delhi to Mumbai sent a hijack signal to Air Traffic Control (ATC). Within moments, security agencies were placed on high alert. Fortunately, the flight landed safely at Mumbai Airport, and the hijacking rumors turned out to be false.

What Happened?

On Monday, January 27, an Air India flight, AI 2957, took off from Delhi's IGI Airport at 8:40 pm. Shortly after takeoff, the air traffic controller began receiving a hijack signal from the pilot. The signal continued to reach ATC, raising alarms. The flight was carrying 126 passengers.

Security Agencies on High Alert

Once the hijack signal was received, ATC immediately alerted all relevant security agencies, in accordance with protocol. CISF and the National Security Guard (NSG) were deployed to Mumbai Airport.

Alarm Triggered by Mistake

Shortly afterward, the pilot clarified that the hijack alarm had been activated by mistake. Despite this, security agencies acted with caution and conducted an emergency landing of the plane at Mumbai Airport, ensuring all passengers were safely disembarked. As per protocol, the agencies are currently investigating the plane, which has been moved aside for further inspection.