Country-made bomb found on flight

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 21 : A country-made bomb was found on a Bangalore-Thiruvananthapuram flight on Sunday, media reports said.

An unclaimed package, in which the explosive, which was reportedly a low-intensity bomb, was eventually found, sparked a bomb scare on the Kingfisher IT 4731 flight.
The package was noticed in the cargo section of the aircraft when all passengers deplaned at the Thiruvananthapuram airport.
Bomb disposal squad officials immediately rushed to the spot, identified the bomb and diffused it, reports said.
Police said the explosive was found wrapped in a newspaper in the cargo section, while the crew was clearing that part of the aircraft.

According to reports, investigations are on to ascertain how the object ended up on the plane.

The Bangalore-Thiruvananthapuram flight has been grounded and taken to a remote part of the parking bay.

"Shortly after Kingfisher Airlines flight IT 4731 landed in T'puram and after all 27 guests on board had de-planed a routine security check was being carried out. During this security check, an unclaimed package was found. The matter was immediately reported to the authorities, who have removed the package from the aircraft and as a precautionary measure the aircraft is being checked by the security agencies," a Kingfisher statement said.