An IndiGo flight traveling from Ahmedabad to Delhi with a stop in Lucknow makes an emergency landing after a bomb threat message is found on a tissue paper inside the aircraft’s lavatory, according to officials. The aircraft is held and the crew alerts Air Traffic Control (ATC) and airport security shortly before the Lucknow-to-Delhi departure window. ATC informs airport authorities and security agencies, and the plane lands safely at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport around late morning. Approximately 180 passengers are evacuated from the aircraft with their baggage while security teams conduct checks. Bomb disposal personnel, CISF staff and other agencies carry out a search lasting close to three hours, and a dog squad screens luggage. Reports state no suspicious object or explosive material is found, and the threat is treated as not credible. After the aircraft is declared safe, passengers are allowed to reboard and the flight later departs for Delhi. IndiGo says it received the security-related alert before departure and cooperates with standard security procedures. Authorities are expected to submit reports to aviation regulators, and legal action is to be considered if the person responsible is identified.
IndiGo Delhi-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Lucknow After Bomb Threat Hoax Note
An IndiGo flight traveling from Ahmedabad to Delhi with a stop in Lucknow makes an emergency landing after a bomb threat message is found on a tissue paper inside the aircraft’s lavatory, according to...
- An IndiGo flight is delayed and then lands in Lucknow after a bomb threat message is found on tissue paper in the lavatory.
- The aircraft carries about 180 passengers; they are evacuated safely along with their baggage.
- Airport authorities, CISF and bomb disposal personnel conduct security checks for nearly three hours, including screening by a dog squad.
- No suspicious object or explosive material is found; the threat is treated as not credible.
- After clearance, passengers reboard and the flight departs for Delhi later the same day.
Lucknow, June 12: An IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad to Delhi via Lucknow made an emergency landing at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on Friday after a bomb threat message was discovered on a tissue paper inside the aircraft's lavatory.Emergency landing prompted by bomb threatAccording to officials, the aircraft was en route when a crew member found a tissue paper with the word "bomb" written on it. The pilot immediately informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) and sought permission for an emergency landing at Lucknow.ATC alerted the airport authorities and security agencies before clearing the aircraft for landing. Flight 6E-2111 landed safely at Lucknow airport at around 11.15 am.Passenger evacuation and security checksAll 180 passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft along with their baggage. A comprehensive security check lasting nearly three hours was carried out by the bomb disposal squad, CISF personnel and other security agencies. A dog squad also screened every piece of luggage.Officials said no suspicious object or explosive material was found during the search. After the aircraft was declared safe, passengers were allowed to reboard and the flight departed for Delhi at around 2.40 pm. Several passengers, including former IPS officer B.P. Ashok, were on board the flight.Airline response and investigationIn a statement, an IndiGo spokesperson said, "A security-related alert was received just before the departure of Flight 6E-2111 from Lucknow to Delhi. In accordance with standard security protocols, the relevant authorities were immediately informed and the airline fully cooperated with all security procedures."Also Watch: Air India Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Lucknow After Smoke AlertOfficials said the CISF and ATC will submit a detailed report on the incident to the aviation authorities. If investigators identify the person responsible for writing the bomb threat on the tissue paper, legal action will be initiated against them.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
2 months agoIndiGo flight delayed after a hoax bomb threat was found on board in Lucknow.
2 months agoThe flight was scheduled to depart Lucknow for Delhi at 10.45 am when the crew received information about a possible bomb threat on board shortly before departure.
2 months agoA Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo flight experienced a delay on Friday due to a hoax bomb threat. The aircraft, carrying approximately 180 passengers, was held at the apron after a tissue paper with the word "bomb" was found in a lavatory. Security personnel conducted thorough checks, confirming the threat was not credible.
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