AGENCIES/ NEW DELHI
A hijack scare was triggered at the Delhi Airport yesterday after the pilot of a Kandahar-bound flight mistakenly pressed the hijack button when it was taxiing for take-off.
Officials said, the pressing of hijack button had pushed all security agencies into action and created panic among passengers onboard the aircraft.
National Security Guard (NSG) commandos and officials of other agencies surrounded the aircraft and the plane was cleared for take-off after thorough security checks.
The FG312 flight of Ariana Afghan Airlines took off nearly two hours after the scheduled departure time.