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Air India Frankfurt-Delhi flight diverts to Jaipur following hijack alert
An Air India flight from Frankfurt was diverted to Jaipur after the pilot issued a hijack SOS alert. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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An Air India flight operating from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Friday following a hijack alert triggered by the flight crew. The aircraft landed safely at Jaipur International Airport, where it was met by security personnel and airport authorities.
The pilot of the international flight activated a hijack code—a standard aviation protocol used to alert air traffic control and ground authorities of potential security threats. The exact nature of the threat that prompted the alert remains unclear, and aviation authorities have initiated a formal probe into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
All passengers and crew members on board were reported to be safe. The diversion to Jaipur, rather than continuing to the scheduled Delhi destination, was a precautionary measure implemented following established security procedures.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other relevant authorities have begun investigating the incident to determine what led to the hijack alert. Air India has not yet issued a detailed statement regarding the specific circumstances that prompted the pilot's action. The airline is expected to coordinate with investigators to provide a comprehensive account of events during the flight.