IndiGo Flight Diverted to Lucknow After Bomb Threat, All Passengers Safe

New Delhi: An IndiGo Airlines flight carrying 238 people was forced to make an emergency landing at Lucknow airport on Sunday after a bomb threat was reported while the aircraft was mid-air.

The flight, operating as 6E-6650 from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra, was diverted to Lucknow as a precautionary measure following the security alert.

“A security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 6650 operating from Delhi to Bagdogra on Sunday, due to which the aircraft was diverted to Lucknow,” an IndiGo spokesperson said. The airline added that relevant authorities were immediately informed and that it is fully cooperating with security agencies to carry out all necessary checks.

IndiGo said efforts are being made to minimise inconvenience to passengers by providing refreshments and regular updates, reiterating that the safety and security of passengers, crew, and the aircraft remain its highest priority.

According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Rajneesh Verma, the bomb threat came to light after a handwritten note was found on a tissue paper inside the aircraft’s toilet.

The flight landed safely at Lucknow airport at around 9:17 am and was subsequently moved to an isolation bay. All passengers were evacuated and thoroughly screened to ensure their safety.

Air Traffic Control received information about the threat at approximately 8:46 am, following which standard emergency protocols were activated. Security agencies, including the bomb disposal squad and CISF personnel, conducted an extensive search of the aircraft and surrounding areas.

The flight was carrying 230 passengers — including 222 adults and eight infants — along with two pilots and five crew members. Officials confirmed that all onboard are safe, and a detailed investigation is underway to rule out any potential threat.

With inputs from IANS