Kuwait–Delhi IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad After Bomb Threat

Ahmedabad: An IndiGo Airlines flight operating from Kuwait to Delhi made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad on Friday following a bomb threat, prompting heightened security measures at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, officials said.

The aircraft, carrying 186 people, including 180 passengers, was mid-air when a handwritten threat note was discovered on a tissue paper. The note mentioned a hijacking and a bomb, triggering immediate action by the flight crew.

In line with standard aviation safety protocols, the pilot alerted Air Traffic Control and diverted the aircraft to the nearest suitable airport, Ahmedabad. The flight landed safely, with security agencies already on high alert ahead of its arrival.

All passengers were evacuated in a controlled manner and shifted to a secure area within the airport. No injuries or medical emergencies were reported during the evacuation.

Airport Police Station Inspector N. D. Nakum said security agencies responded promptly after the threat was reported. “After the threat was received, all concerned security agencies were alerted. The Bomb Disposal Squad carried out a thorough check of the aircraft. No suspicious or objectionable item has been found so far. The inspection of the aircraft has been completed, and further investigation is continuing as per protocol,” he said.

The Bomb Disposal Squad, along with CISF personnel, dog squads, and airport security teams, conducted an extensive anti-sabotage check of the aircraft. All passenger baggage was also screened, and individual security checks of passengers were carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures.

A strong police presence was maintained across the airport during the operation. Airport sources said flight operations continued with minor and temporary adjustments while security checks were underway.

There was no immediate confirmation on when the diverted flight would resume its onward journey to Delhi.

Authorities are investigating the origin and nature of the handwritten threat note and are working to determine how it was placed inside the aircraft. Officials said appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.

The incident comes amid a spate of recent bomb threats in Ahmedabad. Over the past few days, the city’s airport, courts, and several schools have received threat messages, all of which were later found to be hoaxes after detailed checks.

Despite this, police and security agencies have reiterated that every such threat is treated with utmost seriousness to ensure passenger and public safety.

With inputs from IANS