Oman-India flight diverted

Mumbai: A flight from Oman's capital Muscat to Chennai in southern India was diverted on Monday after a suspicious object on the plane sparked a security alert, officials said.
The Oman Air plane, which was carrying 140 passengers, was forced to stop in Mumbai for a security check, a Mumbai airport spokesperson said.
'Passengers had complained of a mysterious object during flight, hence it was diverted,' the spokesperson said.
'The Oman Air plane is currently at Mumbai airport undergoing a security scan.'
25/05/09 AFP/Straits Times

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