In a dramatic turn of events, an IndiGo flight en route from Kuwait to Delhi was forced into an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport on Friday following a chilling bomb threat. The incident unfolded mid-flight, sending shockwaves through the aviation community and prompting a swift, coordinated security response.
The aircraft, carrying 186 people including 180 passengers, received the threat via a handwritten note scrawled on a tissue paper discovered onboard. The note ominously referenced a bomb and hijacking, compelling the flight crew to adhere strictly to aviation safety protocols. Captain immediately alerted air traffic control and diverted the plane to the nearest suitable airport—Ahmedabad.
Upon safe touchdown, all passengers were evacuated in a controlled manner and escorted to a secure zone within the airport premises. No injuries or medical emergencies were reported during the operation. Security agencies, including bomb disposal squads, CISF teams, dog squads, and airport security personnel, sprang into action even before the plane landed.
Inspector N.D. Nakum of the Airport Police Station confirmed that a thorough search of the aircraft, passenger luggage, and personal belongings was conducted. ‘All relevant security agencies were put on high alert. The bomb squad meticulously checked the plane, and no suspicious items have been found so far. The inspection is now complete,’ he stated.
Heavy police deployment blanketed the airport, yet flight operations continued with minimal disruptions. Investigators are now focusing on the origin of the threatening note—how it was placed onboard and by whom. Authorities assure that forensic analysis and further probes will lead to appropriate action against those responsible.
This incident underscores the unwavering vigilance in India’s aviation sector, where even hoax threats are treated with utmost seriousness to safeguard lives. Passengers, though shaken, were relieved as normalcy returned, with the flight likely to resume post-clearance.