An Air India flight travelling from Frankfurt to New Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday following a reported hijacking alert. The aircraft landed safely and was subsequently moved to an isolated bay for security checks, according to sources.
Initial information suggested that the pilot had activated Squawk Code 7500 while the aircraft was flying through the Mumbai Flight Information Region. The code is internationally recognised as a signal indicating unlawful interference with an aircraft, including a hijacking.
Authorities have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the alert. Details regarding the number of passengers on board and the cause of the incident remain unclear, while further information is awaited from the relevant authorities.
