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Kandahar-bound flight delayed after pilot 'mistakenly' presses hijack button

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Ariana Afghan Airlines' Delhi-Kandahar FG312 flight was delayed by two hours after the pilot accidentally pressed the "hijack" button as the plane was taxiing for take-off. Delhi airport became abuzz as anti-terror force National Security Guard (NSG) commandos and officials responded to the situation and surrounded the aircraft. The plane with panicked passengers was cleared for take-off after a security check.