Varanasi-bound Indigo flight receives bomb threat at Delhi airport, passengers evacuated

Officials said threat was found written on piece of paper in a lavatory and flight was stopped minutes before departure. Aviation security & bomb disposal team are currently on site.

The Varanasi-bound IndiGo flight that received a bomb threat at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | PTI

New Delhi : A bomb threat was reported on an Indigo flight from Delhi to Varanasi early this morning, leading to immediate security measures. The aircraft was promptly moved to an isolation bay for thorough security inspection.

Aviation security and a bomb disposal team are currently on site to ensure the situation is handled safely.

According to the Delhi fire service, “There was news of a bomb on the flight going from Delhi to Varanasi at 5:35 AM today. Quick Response Teams (QRT) arrived at the spot”.
Delhi Airport Authorities confirmed that all passengers were safe.

“All passengers are safe and the flight is undergoing a detailed inspection. All passengers were evacuated through the emergency exits without incident” and airport spokesperson said.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.

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