Archive · 23 Aug 2025
NIA Takes Over Bomb Threat Investigation on US-Delhi Flight
A Delhi-bound flight from the US received a bomb threat, causing it to divert to Rome.
The plane was checked, and the threat wasn't real.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is now taking over the case.
The NIA will investigate the incident due to its seriousness and potential international connections.
This happened on February 23rd and led to travel delays.
Authorities are looking into who sent the threat and why.
NIA takes over probe into bomb threat on Delhi-bound American Airlines flight.
The flight was diverted to Rome following a bomb threat received on February 23rd.
The FIR was initially filed by Delhi Police and now re-registered by the NIA.
The incident caused operational disruptions for the aircraft, crew, and passengers.
American Airlines stated the threat was deemed non-credible after inspection.
- Who
- National Investigation Agency (NIA), American Airlines, Delhi Police.
- What
- NIA investigating a bomb threat on a Delhi-bound American Airlines flight.
- When
- February 23rd (incident), NIA took over 6 months after the incident.
- Where
- Delhi-bound flight, diverted to Rome.
- Why
- To investigate a possible larger conspiracy and due to the gravity of the offense with national and international ramifications.
- Airline
- American Airlines
- Flight Number
- AA292
- Departure Location
- US (New York)
- Destination
- Delhi, India
- Initial Investigation
- Delhi Police
- Current Investigation
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Divert Location
- Rome, Italy
- Threat Status
- Non-credible