An Air India Express flight bound for Varanasi was subjected to a security threat on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, amidst a series of bomb hoaxes targeting multiple Indian airports. The airline promptly alerted the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee and initiated all necessary security protocols. The flight, which landed safely, disembarked all passengers without incident. The aircraft will be cleared for operations once comprehensive security checks are completed. This incident coincides with a bomb hoax at Delhi Airport Terminal 3, where an email claiming a bomb was discovered prompted a swift response from authorities. The threats follow a deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, which claimed 12 lives and left several injured. Investigations into the blast are ongoing, with forensic teams recovering over 40 samples, including live ammunition and explosive materials suspected to be ammonium nitrate. Two individuals connected to Al Falah University were arrested in Faridabad with 360 kg of ammonium nitrate, raising suspicions of their involvement in the Red Fort blast. The government has announced compensation of Rs1,000,000 for the victims’ families. Multiple agencies, including the National Security Guard and the National Investigation Agency, are working to uncover the truth behind these alarming events.
Varanasi-bound Air India Express flight gets threat, plane to be released after checks
