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    Launch of the Diversion

    At a scheduled departure time on Monday, August 31, an Air India Express aircraft carrying 32 passengers from Dammam in Saudi Arabia to Delhi was forced to land in Ahmedabad when a crew member discovered a tissue paper in the lavatory bearing the letters ‘BOMB’. The crew immediately informed the pilots, prompting the decision to divert the flight to Ahmedabad as a precautionary measure.[2][3]

    Precautionary Landing and Passenger Handling

    The aircraft touched down safely between 4:22 and 4:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time. Passengers were deboarded at Terminal 2 and moved into a secure area while security agencies began a detailed inspection of the aircraft and its surroundings.[1][2]

    Security Sweep and Findings

    Security officials conducted a thorough search of the plane and the adjacent premises. No bomb, explosive device or suspicious item was found during the checks, and the aircraft remained under inspection while authorities assessed the incident.[2]

    Investigation into the Threat

    The Maharashtra Police and state security agencies have launched an inquiry to determine who placed the note in the lavatory and whether the threat was intended to trigger a security response. Authorities are treating the note as a potential hoax, but the incident prompts a detailed investigation into the origin and intent of the message.[2]

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