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Goa | Security tightened outside Goa International Airport after Goa ATC received a bomb threat on Moscow-Goa chartered flight.
The chartered flight has been diverted to Jamnagar, Gujarat. The aircraft is under isolation bay & further investigation is underway.
On the threat call, we are just taking precautionary measures. We have deployed a special force at the airport. We are watching the activities here, there is nothing to worry about. This can also be a rumour, but we are not taking any chances: Salim Shaikh, DSP, Vasco
We received info regarding a bomb in Moscow-Goa flight which has been diverted to Jamnagar. The flight has 236 passengers and 8 crew members. All passengers have been safely taken out and are in the airport lounge. Bomb detection and disposal work going on: Collector, Jamnagar
The security agencies cordoned off the airport for 9 hours. Intensive checking of the aircraft and passengers has been done. The passenger's luggage is being checked and details are being verified: Saurabh Parghi, Jamnagar Collector

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