( MENAFN - Khaama Press) Indian media has reported that the Taliban denied passage through Afghanistan's airspace to a Vistara airlines flight due to a potential bomb threat. Sources told PTI on Sunday, October 20, that the aircraft, carrying 240 passengers, was flying from New Delhi to Frankfurt, Germany.

Flight UK25 from Delhi to Frankfurt, carrying over 240 passengers, was diverted back to Delhi due to a non-specific bomb threat after Afghanistan denied overflight permission. The aircraft landed safely at 1620 hours after circling in Pakistan airspace.

Vistara confirmed receiving bomb threats on six international flights on October 20, 2024. The airline promptly informed authorities, enforcing strict security protocols to ensure passenger safety. This marks the latest in a series of threats targeting Indian carriers over the past week.