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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Namita Singh

Air India plane diverted after hijacking alert during flight from Frankfurt to Delhi

An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi has been diverted to the city of Jaipur after a security alert for a suspected hijacking was issued as it entered Indian airspace, according to media reports.

The pilot reportedly transmitted a 7500 squawk code, used internationally to indicate hijacking or unlawful interference. Indian media reports said the pilot contacted air traffic control and sought permission to land at the nearest airport as a precaution.

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