Archive · 18 Jan 2026
IndiGo Flight Diverts to Lucknow After Bomb Threat
A plane flying from Delhi to Bagdogra had to land quickly in Lucknow because someone found a note in the toilet saying there was a bomb on the plane.
The plane had 230 passengers plus 2 pilots and 5 crew members.
The police and special teams are now checking the plane to make sure it's safe.
The plane landed safely, and everyone got off the plane while the check is happening.
No one knows who wrote the note or if there really is a bomb.
The airline is trying to help the passengers and keep them updated.
The airport is safe and under control.
A handwritten note on tissue paper in the toilet of IndiGo Airlines flight 6E-6650 from Delhi to Bagdogra reported a bomb on board.
The flight made an emergency landing in Lucknow with 230 passengers, 2 pilots, and 5 crew members on board.
Security personnel, bomb disposal squad, and CISF teams initiated a thorough investigation upon the plane's arrival in Lucknow.
All passengers were evacuated and scanned, and a comprehensive search is being conducted at the airport.
The flight landed safely at approximately 09:17 AM after the threat was reported at around 08:46 AM.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of IndiGo Airlines flight 6E-6650
- What
- Bomb threat received, emergency landing
- When
- January 18, 2026, at approximately 08:46 AM
- Where
- Flight diverted to Lucknow
- Why
- Bomb threat found on board
- Flight Number
- 6E-6650
- Flight Origin
- Delhi
- Flight Destination
- Bagdogra
- Emergency Landing Location
- Lucknow
- Passengers Onboard
- 230 (222 adults, 8 infants)
- Crew Onboard
- 7 (2 pilots, 5 crew members)
- Threat Location
- Toilet
- Threat Medium
- Tissue Paper
- Threat Time
- 08:46 AM
- Landing Time
- 09:17 AM
Sources
Delhi–Bagdogra Flight Receives Bomb Threat, Makes Emergency Landing in Lucknow
Bomb scare on IndiGo flight: Delhi - Bagdogra flight lands at Lucknow airport with 238 onboard; fresh visuals surface
IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Lucknow Airport After Bomb Threat; Search Underway
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Lucknow airport after bomb threat; search underway
Bomb Threat On Tissue Paper, IndiGo Flight From Delhi Diverted To Lucknow
Bomb threat forces emergency landing of IndiGo flight
Bomb threat in Delhi-Bagdogra IndiGo flight forces emergency landing in Lucknow
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow after bomb threat
IndiGo Delhi-Bagdogra Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Bomb Threat
'Plane mein bomb': Bagdogra airport issues statement, says aircraft moved to isolation bay for thorough search
Bomb threat onboard IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra, aircraft makes emergency landing in Lucknow
'Bomb threat' forces Delhi-Bagdogra IndiGo flight to make emergency landing in Lucknow
Bomb Scare Forces IndiGo Delhi–Bagdogra flight To divert To Lucknow After Note Found Onboard
Bomb Threat in Delhi-Bagdogra Flight Forces Emergency Landing in Lucknow
IndiGo flight diverted to Lucknow after bomb threat note found onboard - Telegraph India
