Hijack Threat Note Found on Air India Flight at Kolkata Airport, Plane Isolated
A hijack threat note was found inside the washroom of Air India flight AI 772 bound for Mumbai at Kolkata airport on November 11, 2026, shortly before takeoff. The pilot alerted Air Traffic Control, and the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay where passengers were deboarded and security checks conducted. The note reportedly threatened a hijacking at 11:10 a.m. Authorities initiated investigations and security protocols, but official statements and further details remain awaited.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, indiatvnews, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 11 Nov, 06:31 am. Other outlets followed.