Bomb threat in Delhi-Bagdogra IndiGo flight forces emergency landing in Lucknow

Key Highlights

• Read I Behind the scenes of a bomb threat to flights: How authorities respond Bomb disposal squads, security agencies and airport authorities are carrying out thorough security check of the flight carrying 222 passengers, including eight infants, besides two pilots and five crew members.
• All passengers and crew were safely evacuated, officials said.
• According to officials, Air Traffic Control (ATC) received information at around 8.46 a. m.
• about a bomb threat on IndiGo flight 6E-6650.
• Acting on the alert and following prescribed security protocols, the aircraft was diverted and made a safe emergency landing at Lucknow airport at 9.17 a. m..