New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- A flight travelling from New York to Delhi was diverted as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers on board, following a threat email on Monday.

According to Delhi police, an email was received regarding a potential threat to Flight AA-292 (New York to Delhi) on Sunday.

Following standard security protocols, the flight was diverted and safely landed in Rome, Italy.

Police said a complaint was received from the concerned airline on Monday.

Based on the complaint's contents, an FIR has been registered under Sections 217/351(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 3 of the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation Act.

The matter is under investigation, and...