Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:25am on 29 Jan 2025,Wednesday India
An emergency signal from Air India's Mumbai-bound flight AI 2957 triggered a hijack alert on Monday night, causing security protocols to be activated. The flight, which had just taken off from New Delhi, transmitted the ‘squawk 7500’ code, indicating a hijack. The ATC immediately alerted Mumbai airport authorities, the Air Force, and security agencies. Despite the pilot’s clarification that it was a false alarm, the protocol continued. The plane landed safely at Mumbai, where authorities were ready to ensure security. An investigation is underway to determine whether it was a technical error or pilot miscommunication.
