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Air India Express Flight Diverted to Ahmedabad After Bomb Note Found in Lavatory

A crew member discovered a tissue paper with the word 'bomb' in the lavatory of a Dammam-Delhi flight, prompting a precautionary diversion.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 4, 2026, 3:21 a.m. ETWritten Sep 4, 2026, 4:17 a.m. ET
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An flight from Dammam to Delhi was diverted to , , on August 31, 2026, after a crew member found a tissue paper bearing the word 'bomb' inside the aircraft's lavatory, according to the Times of Oman. The flight, carrying people, was diverted as a precaution and in keeping with security protocols after the airline notified authorities of a specific bomb threat. The government-appointed Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was alerted immediately, and law enforcement agencies, including the Police, are investigating the security-related incident pursuant to a complaint filed by the airline. The cause of the incident has not been determined, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Terrain elevation
167 ft
Nearest aerodrome
5.2 miles SW of Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (VAAH/AMD)

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