Mumbai: Security measures were stepped up for Jet Airways flights after an anonymous caller made a hijack threat on Saturday morning. The call was received by the airline call centre in Mumbai around 10.55am. The caller , interestingly
said he was seeking looking to free Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab. When told that Kasab was hanged to death two months ago, the caller said he sought the release of other "Pakistani prisoners"
The incident happened at 10.55am. According to airport sources, the caller called the call centre and said that he would "hijack a the flight or an airline employee". He reportedly also said he was equipped with AK-57, around 50 rounds of shot guns and 15 people to carry out the operation.
05/01/13 Times of India
