Police confirmed that a bomb threat received on an IndiGo flight destined for Varanasi at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday morning was determined to be a false alarm. IndiGo flight 6E2211, originating from Delhi and bound for Varanasi, faced the threat while at Delhi airport, prompting officials to relocate the aircraft to an isolation bay for thorough examination.
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An airport official, as reported by ANI, stated, “A bomb threat was reported on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi. The aircraft has been moved to an isolation bay for investigation. Aviation security and a bomb disposal team are currently on site,"
#WATCH | Visuals from outside Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi where the passengers of the IndiGo flight 6E2211 operating from Delhi to Varanasi were evacuated through the emergency door after a bomb threat was reported on the flight.
All passengers are safe, the… pic.twitter.com/fVxFz9IUQl— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2024 -
Delhi Fire Services officials confirmed that at 5:35 AM, news of a bomb threat on the Delhi to Varanasi flight emerged. They stated, “QRT reached the spot. All the passengers were evacuated through the emergency door. All passengers are safe, and the flight is being inspected."
A bomb threat was reported on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi. The aircraft has been moved to an isolation bay for investigation. Aviation security and a bomb disposal team are currently on site: Airport Official told ANI pic.twitter.com/gzdQUaI54c— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2024
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The pilot discovered a note in the lavatory with the message "bomb blast @ 30 minutes," prompting immediate notification to the control room, according to PTI.
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IndiGo issued a statement regarding the incident, stating,“IndiGo flight 6E2211 operating from Delhi to Varanasi had received a specific bomb threat at Delhi airport. All necessary protocols were followed and the aircraft was taken to a remote bay per airport security agencies' guidelines." The statement further assured that all passengers were safely evacuated through emergency exits and that the aircraft is currently undergoing inspection. Once all security checks are concluded, it will be reintegrated into the terminal area.
VIDEO | Passengers of #IndiGo flight from #Delhi to #Varanasi were evacuated via emergency exit following a bomb threat, earlier today.
The aircraft has been moved to isolation bay and further investigations are being carried out. More details are awaited.
(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/gg8EUKU8U0— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 28, 2024 -
Delhi Airport Authorities affirmed the safety of all passengers. A spokesperson stated to ANI, "All passengers are safe, and the flight is undergoing a detailed inspection," It was reported that a total of 176 passengers were deboarded from the flight.
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Subsequently, officials confirmed that the bomb threat was a hoax. The evacuation of all staff and passengers, totaling 176 individuals, was conducted, and a thorough search operation was initiated.
With inputs from agencies
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