A routine Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai turned into a high-stakes security situation on Monday night after a mysterious hijacking alert triggered emergency protocols at two of India’s busiest airports.

Although the pilot told ATC it was a false alarm, there was no let up in the protocol. The flight reached Mumbai, where the authorities were ready.

A Mumbai-bound Air India flight sparked a hijack alert shortly after departing from Delhi, setting off a full-scale security response. The emergency signal prompted swift action from authorities, including the Indian Air Force and multiple security agencies.

A n Air India flight AI 2957, traveling from Delhi to Mumbai, sent an emergency alert to air traffic control shortly after takeoff from Indira Gandhi Airport on January 27, indica