A flight operated by Indian carrier Vistara made an emergency landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) following a bomb threat, according to the Police Media Spokesperson.
“All passengers were immediately evacuated as a precautionary measure. A thorough search of the aircraft was conducted by airport security and bomb disposal units to ensure the safety of all onboard,” an airport official told NewsWire.
The incident is part of a series of bomb threats targeting Indian airlines over the past week. On Friday, a Vistara flight (UK17) traveling from Delhi to London was diverted to Frankfurt after a similar threat, where security checks were conducted. Additionally, an Air India Express flight (IX-196) from Dubai to Jaipur faced a bomb scare on Saturday, leading to an emergency landing at Jaipur International Airport.
Airport authorities at BIA and the Police Media Division confirmed that no explosive devices have been found onboard the Vistara flight so far. Search operations still underway
