Jaipur: An Air India plane coming to Delhi from Frankfurt, Germany had to make an emergency landing in Jaipur amid fear of hijacking. The aircraft has been identified as AI2030. According to the information, a security alert was received after the plane entered Indian airspace, after which it was decided to land it at Jaipur airport instead of taking it to Delhi. The plane landed safely in Jaipur. After this, security arrangements were tightened at the airport and investigation was started as per the prescribed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
When was Alert received?
According to the information received, Air India flight AI2030 had left for Delhi from Frankfurt. During the flight, after reaching Indian airspace, fear of hijacking came to light regarding the safety of the aircraft. On receiving the alert, the concerned authorities assessed the situation and decided to land the aircraft in Jaipur as a precautionary measure. However, on what basis the alert was issued and what kind of information was received in it, detailed information has not been revealed at present.
What was the security arrangements at Jaipur airport?
The security agencies at Jaipur airport were alerted before the plane landed. After the safe landing of the aircraft, investigation was initiated as per standard security procedure. In such cases, the aircraft, passengers and other related aspects are examined so that any potential threats can be eliminated. At present, detailed official information about the number of passengers on board the plane and the information revealed during the investigation is not available.
Was the plane really hijacked?
The information available so far has not confirmed that the plane was actually hijacked. At present, the matter is said to be related to a security alert and the possibility of hijacking. Only after the investigation is completed will it be clear why the alert was issued and whether there was any real threat to the aircraft or passengers. Till then it would not be appropriate to see this incident as confirmation of hijacking.
The final decision regarding further flights to Delhi and movement of passengers will be taken only after the investigation of the aircraft is completed and the situation is clarified by the security agencies.
