Chaos erupted at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Saturday morning when a handwritten note claiming a bomb aboard an Indigo flight to Shillong was discovered in the aircraft’s lavatory. The flight, identified as 6E-7304, was scheduled to depart around 9:15 AM, carrying passengers eager to begin their journey.
Crew members found the alarming note during routine boarding checks, prompting an immediate alert to security agencies. In a swift response, all passengers were safely evacuated from the plane, which was then taxied to an isolated bay on the airport premises. Bomb disposal squads and security teams launched a thorough search following standard operating procedures.
Airport officials emphasized that passenger safety remains the top priority. ‘We are taking every necessary precaution to ensure the safety of everyone involved,’ stated the airport director. The incident created a tense atmosphere, with operations briefly disrupted, but authorities quickly assured the public that the situation was under control.
This event echoes a similar scare just weeks ago on January 30, when an Indigo flight from Kuwait to Delhi received a bomb threat, forcing an emergency landing in Ahmedabad with 186 people on board. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing, as aviation authorities work to uncover any patterns or motives behind these threats.
As the bomb squad continues its meticulous inspection, passengers are advised to stay patient. The full extent of the disruption won’t be clear until the all-clear is given, but the rapid response underscores the robust security protocols in place at India’s busiest airports.