A Gulf Air flight from Bahrain to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai early on November 23 after authorities in Hyderabad received an email claiming that a bomb was on board. You see the scare emerge just as the aircraft prepared to land at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Diversion Triggered After Threat
Flight GF274, carrying 154 passengers, was about to land when air traffic control received the alert. The pilots were directed to Mumbai as the city has a larger security setup. The decision followed international safety rules and ensured a faster and controlled response.
Security Teams Examine Aircraft
After landing, the aircraft was moved to an isolated bay for checks. Security agencies, bomb disposal units, and emergency teams surrounded the area. You can understand why passengers were asked to remain seated until the first round of inspection was completed.
Threat Declared a Hoax
Passengers later disembarked so teams could inspect baggage, the cargo hold, the cabin, and all compartments. No suspicious item was found. Authorities declared the threat a hoax after a detailed sweep, clearing the aircraft to resume its journey to Hyderabad.
Flight Resumes After Clearance
The aircraft reached Hyderabad shortly after 11.30 am. The diversion caused delays for travellers, but both airports stayed stable. Gulf Air thanked passengers for their cooperation and explained that all alerts must be handled with full seriousness.
Pattern of Repeated False Alerts
This scare adds to a series of false alerts involving flights headed to Hyderabad. Similar incidents earlier in 2025 led to diversions and short restrictions. Authorities have stepped up monitoring and cyber checks to tackle the issue at its source.
Search for Email Sender
Officials are now working to trace the sender of the latest email. Agencies are following standard investigation routes and reviewing cyber records to identify the origin of the message linked to this threat.
