Hijack Alert Found on Air India Flight Toilet Mirror at Kolkata Airport, 147 Passengers Evacuated

A Mumbai-bound Air India flight carrying 147 passengers was moved to an isolation bay at Kolkata airport on Wednesday morning after a suspected hijack warning was discovered written on a toilet mirror shortly before takeoff.

The incident involving Flight AI 772 occurred at approximately 10:20 am, triggering an immediate security response at the airport.

According to an airport police officer, the pilot was preparing the aircraft for departure when cabin crew members noticed a message reading ‘hijack alert’ on the mirror inside one of the aircraft’s toilets. The message was reportedly written using what appeared to be lipstick.

Aircraft Moved to Isolation Bay

Following the discovery, airport authorities immediately activated the prescribed security protocol and directed the aircraft to an isolation bay for further inspection.

All 147 passengers were asked to disembark as a precautionary measure while security agencies began examining the aircraft and surrounding areas.

An airport police officer confirmed the development, saying the alert was raised immediately after the cabin crew reported the suspicious message.

Security Agencies Launch Search Operation

Security personnel, fire brigade teams and bomb disposal squad members were deployed at the airport as part of the standard response procedure.

Authorities initiated a detailed search to establish whether the warning posed any actual threat and to ensure the safety of passengers, airline crew and airport staff.

The aircraft was kept away from regular airport operations while the security checks continued.

Further Investigation Underway

Airport authorities and security agencies are investigating the circumstances surrounding the message, including how it was written and who may have been responsible.

The discovery of the suspected hijack warning shortly before departure prompted a precautionary response, although no actual hijacking attempt had been established at the time of the initial police statement.

Further details regarding the investigation, the aircraft’s security clearance and the flight’s departure schedule are awaited.

Passenger safety remains the priority as security agencies complete the necessary checks at Kolkata airport.