Kochi, June 25 (Reporter) A bomb threat was received by the Air India call centre in Mumbai early this morning for flight AI 149, scheduled to fly from Cochin (COK) to London Gatwick (LGW). The alert was promptly communicated to Air India in Cochin and Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) at 1.22 a.m. Following established protocols, a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was immediately convened at CIAL. The threat was assessed and declared specific. Thorough security checks were conducted by the Airport Security Group (ASG-CISF), airline security personnel, and in-line baggage screening systems. Efforts were made to identify the caller who reported the threat to the Mumbai call centre. Investigations revealed that the call was made by Suhaib (29), a native of Kondotty Malappuram, who was scheduled to travel to London on AI 149. During check-in, Suhaib, along with his wife and daughter, was intercepted by ASG at Cochin Airport's international departure terminal. He has since been handed over to the police for further questioning and legal action. In accordance with the recommendations from the Cochin Airport BTAC, the aircraft was moved to an isolated aircraft parking point, and comprehensive security measures were undertaken. The aircraft was thoroughly checked and subsequently cleared for flight. The check-in process for AI 149 was completed by 10.30 a.m.. The boarding procedure for 215 passengers has been completed. The flight was expected to depart as per schedule at 11.50 a.m...////...