1 week ago
Bomb Threat Hoax Prompts Security Search on IndiGo Flight
An IndiGo plane was flying from Lucknow to Bengaluru.
While it was close to landing, the crew learned about a possible bomb.
The plane landed safely at Bengaluru airport.
Officials moved it to a special area for safety checks.
Everyone got off the plane with help from airport staff.
Security teams searched the cabin, bags and other parts of the aircraft.
They also used sniffer dogs during the search.
They found nothing dangerous and said the threat was a hoax.
IndiGo flight 6E231 from Lucknow to Bengaluru received a bomb threat during its final approach.
The aircraft landed safely at Terminal 1 of Kempegowda International Airport on Wednesday.
All passengers were deboarded after the aircraft was moved to an isolation area.
CISF personnel, airport police and bomb-detection teams searched the aircraft and baggage.
No suspicious objects or explosives were found, and authorities declared the threat a hoax.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of IndiGo flight 6E231, along with airport security personnel.
- What
- A bomb threat was reported aboard the flight and was later declared a hoax.
- Where
- Terminal 1 of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, after the flight departed from Lucknow.
- When
- Wednesday, while the aircraft was airborne and on its final approach.
- Why
- Authorities initiated emergency security procedures after the crew was alerted to a possible bomb threat.
Initial Account
Officials' Account
How the threat was received
Initial Account
One report said the threat was conveyed directly to the flight crew shortly before landing.
Officials' Account
Another report said the cabin crew found a bomb-threat letter while the aircraft was airborne, then alerted the pilot and Air Traffic Control.
Key facts
- Airline
- IndiGo
- Flight
- 6E231
- Route
- Lucknow to Bengaluru
- Airport
- Kempegowda International Airport, Terminal 1
- Security response
- The aircraft was isolated and searched by CISF personnel, airport police and bomb-detection teams assisted by sniffer dogs.
- Finding
- No suspicious objects or explosive material were found.
- Threat status
- Authorities declared the threat a hoax; further investigation is underway.
Sources
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