Kolkata, Nov. 11 -- An Air India flight scheduled to operate from Kolkata to Mumbai was moved to the isolation bay at Kolkata airport on Wednesday morning following a threat alert shortly before its scheduled take-off.

Security agencies immediately reached the spot and initiated checks in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

According to sources, the aircraft had received a threat, prompting authorities to shift it to the isolation bay as a precautionary measure.

The situation is being assessed, and further details are awaited. (ANI)

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