Archive · 2 Nov 2025
IndiGo Jeddah-Hyderabad Flight Diverted to Mumbai Amid Bomb Threat
A plane flying from Jeddah to Hyderabad received a scary message before landing.
The message warned of a big explosion planned by certain groups, similar to a past incident at another airport.
Because of this warning, the pilots decided to take the plane to Mumbai instead of Hyderabad.
Once in Mumbai, all the passengers and crew got off safely.
Special teams then checked the entire plane very carefully to make sure there was no danger.
After everything was confirmed safe, the plane was allowed to continue its trip to Hyderabad.
IndiGo flight 6E 68 from Jeddah to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Saturday.
The diversion was due to a bomb threat email received by Hyderabad airport.
The email warned of a '1984 Madras airport-style blast' planned by 'LTTE-ISI operatives' using nerve gas and IEDs.
The flight was evacuated in Mumbai and underwent extensive security checks.
After clearance, the flight continued to Hyderabad, landing around 4 PM.
- Who
- IndiGo Airlines and aviation authorities
- What
- An IndiGo flight from Jeddah to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai due to a bomb threat email.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Flight 6E 68 was diverted from its route to Mumbai; security checks were conducted in Mumbai before it continued to Hyderabad.
- Why
- A threat email was sent to Hyderabad airport, claiming 'LTTE-ISI operatives' were planning a major blast.
Nature of Threat
Airline's Response
Threat Specificity
Nature of Threat
The threat email detailed a specific plot involving 'LTTE-ISI operatives', nerve gas, IEDs, and referenced a past bombing incident at Madras airport.
Airline's Response
IndiGo stated that a security threat was received, leading to the diversion and subsequent security checks as per protocol.
Action Taken
Nature of Threat
Authorities treated the email seriously, leading to an immediate diversion to Mumbai for thorough security checks.
Airline's Response
IndiGo emphasized following established protocols, cooperating with authorities, and making efforts to minimize passenger inconvenience.
- Flight
- IndiGo flight 6E 68
- Route
- Jeddah to Hyderabad
- Diversion
- Mumbai
- Reason for Diversion
- Bomb threat email received by Hyderabad airport
- Threat Details
- Claim of 'LTTE-ISI operatives' planning a major blast involving nerve gas and IEDs, referencing a '1984 Madras airport-style blast'.
- Sender of Threat
- Papaita Rajan
- Original Scheduled Landing
- Hyderabad at 9:10 AM
- Actual Landing
- Hyderabad around 4 PM after security checks
