New Delhi, India - An Air India flight (AI 119) traveling from Mumbai to New York was diverted to northern India’s Delhi early morning following a bomb threat received via social media. Passengers are safe after a thorough inspection of the aircraft revealed no suspicious items.

According to authorities, all 239 passengers have disembarked and safety protocols are being followed. The threat received via a social media post is also being verified.

A bomb threat prompted the diversion of an Air India flight from Mumbai to New York to Delhi. Passengers will be relocated to hotels after security checks. The flight is rescheduled for October 15, and all safety protocols are being strictly followed at the IGI Airport.