The CISF and specialized security personnel launched an extensive search operation, screening all compartments and luggage hold areas as part of standard security protocols.

A threatening message concerning a hijack was discovered written on the mirror of one of the aircraft's lavatories, say sources.

A flydubai flight carrying 161 passengers was diverted from Kathmandu to Lucknow after a hailstorm. The aircraft resumed its journey following ground formalities and operational coordination.

An alert was sounded immediately and passengers were taken off the aircraft. Security personnel, fire brigade staff and bomb squad members were deployed to search the airport as part of the standard procedure.