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Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo flight delayed after bomb threat note in aircraft; officials term it hoax
Updated On: 12 June, 2026 01:46 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Sources said that the alert was triggered after a tissue paper bearing the word "bomb" was discovered inside one of the aircraft's lavatories. The discovery led to immediate security procedures being activated

In a statement, IndiGo said a security concern had been noticed on flight 6E 2111, which was scheduled to operate from Lucknow to Delhi. File Pic
An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi was delayed on Friday after a bomb threat alert triggered a major security response at the airport, officials said, reported the PTI.
Following a thorough inspection, officials said that the threat was a hoax and no explosive material was found on board.
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