Indian flight to Dubai diverted on security fears

Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 14:07 [IST]

New Delhi, Sep 13 (UNI) Aviation authorities in the United Arab Emirates diverted a Dubai-bound Indian (Airlines) flight to a military air base due to security and safety concerns.

Officials today said the flight from Mumbai was due to land at Dubai airport late last night. As a precautionary measure, the aircraft, passengers and luggage were searched.

All passengers were later transported to the Dubai International Airport.

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