NOK Air Flight Declares Emergency at Hyderabad Airport; Security Investigations Underway
Anoop Singh
In a dramatic turn of events, Thailand-based Nok Air Flight DD959, which was scheduled to fly from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad to Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, declared an emergency on Saturday morning. The incident prompted swift action from airport authorities and security personnel, as all passengers were deboarded and escorted to the terminal after thorough security checks. In addition, their luggage was unloaded and examined as part of the precautionary measures, according to Mukesh, PRO at GMR.
The emergency situation unfolded early on Saturday, but no details regarding the cause of the emergency have been disclosed by the authorities. Fortunately, the swift response ensured that all passengers were safely escorted, and the situation was handled with care. Passengers have since been provided with the necessary support and assistance.
This emergency follows an earlier unsettling incident on Thursday, when a flight from Nagpur to Kolkata was forced to make an emergency landing at Raipur airport after receiving a bomb threat. The plane was thoroughly inspected by security teams, and no explosive devices were found. However, the authorities have been unable to trace the origin of the hoax bomb threat despite extensive investigations. Raipur police detained one individual in connection with the emergency landing, but the investigation into the hoax call remains inconclusive.
Security agencies, including cyber experts, have been working tirelessly to identify those responsible for these false threats. However, their efforts have yet to yield any significant results, with all leads currently at a standstill. Several teams are still investigating the matter, but officials have yet to make a breakthrough.
Reason for the Incident: The emergency declarations and subsequent security measures were triggered by the need to ensure the safety of passengers and crew following a potential security threat. These incidents highlight ongoing challenges faced by aviation authorities in managing false alarm threats and ensuring passenger safety in an increasingly complex security landscape.
