Emirates plane recalled to Mumbai after threat call

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According to an airport official, the flight EK-505 was recalled by the air traffic control following the call shortly after 9.30 a.m. Sunday.

As the flight returned under full emergency at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, it underwent full security procedures.

This included deplaning all the 200-plus passengers and crew, and a thorough screening of the aircraft, all the travellers and their baggage.

The procedure went on for over four hours.

A male passenger - identified as Shahbaz - and his wife have been detained by the Sahar Airport police for questioning.

The flight left for Dubai shortly after 2 p.m., the official said.