Air India Frankfurt-Delhi Flight Diverted To Jaipur After 'Hijack' Alert
An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday following a suspected hijack threat. Flight AI-2030 landed safely and was escorted to an isolation bay, where security agencies began inspecting the aircraft. According to preliminary information, the pilot activated Squawk Code 7500, an internationally recognised transponder code indicating hijacking or unlawful interference. Police, airport security personnel and the Anti-Terrorism Squad cordoned off the area. Passengers and crew were deboarded under security supervision and are undergoing screening along with their baggage. Authorities had not immediately confirmed the number of passengers aboard the aircraft.
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