IndiGo Kuwait–Hyderabad flight diverted to Mumbai after security threat; cleared after checks

The airline said that it made “every effort to minimise inconvenience to passengers during the delay”. Representational pic

An IndiGo flight operating from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday after the airline received a security threat, the carrier said in a statement.

IndiGo flight 6E1234, which was en route to Hyderabad, was redirected to Mumbai "following the established protocol," the airline stated. Security agencies were immediately alerted, and thorough checks were carried out upon landing.

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"A security threat was received for IndiGo flight 6E1234 operating from Kuwait to Hyderabad on 2nd December 2025 due to which the aircraft was diverted to Mumbai. Following the established protocol, we informed the relevant authorities immediately and fully cooperated with them in carrying out the necessary security checks before the aircraft is cleared for operations," an IndiGo spokesperson said.

The airline added that it made "every effort to minimise inconvenience to passengers during the delay".

"We made all efforts to minimize inconvenience to our customers including offering them refreshments and sharing regular updates. As always, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft are our topmost priorities," the airline stated in a press release.

As per latest details, the flight has been cleared following completion of all necessary checks.