Moscow-Goa flight diverted to Gujarat's Jamnagar after bomb threat

Jamnagar (Gujarat), January 9: Goa-bound chartered flight from Moscow was diverted to Gujarat's Jamnagar after the Goa Air traffic controller received a bomb threat, officials said on Monday.

According to airport officials in Jamnagar, the aircraft is in an isolation bay. "Moscow-Goa chartered flight diverted to Jamnagar, Gujarat after Goa ATC received a bomb threat. Aircraft is under isolation bay," Airport officials said

As per the Jamnagar airport director, "Total 244 passengers onboard flight was landed safely at Jamnagar (defence) airport at 9:49 pm. Currently, aircraft and baggage are under isolation/security."

All passengers were de-boarded safely.

Further investigation is underway.