An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Delhi made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad after a handwritten bomb and hijacking threat was found onboard. All 186 people were safely evacuated, and security agencies conducted a full anti-sabotage check of the aircraft
Kuwait-Delhi IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Ahmedabad. File pic
An IndiGo Airlines flight from Kuwait to Delhi made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad on Friday after a bomb threat.
The emergency landing in Ahmedabad triggered heightened security measures at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, officials said.
As reported by news agency IANS, the aircraft, carrying 186 people, including 180 passengers, was in the air when a handwritten threat was discovered on a tissue paper.
The note found inside the aircraft referred to a hijacking and a bomb, prompting immediate action by the flight crew. Soon after the incident, the authorities followed standard aviation safety protocol.
Pilot diverted the aircraft to the nearest airport
The pilot alerted Air Traffic Control and decided to divert the aircraft to the nearest suitable airport, Ahmedabad. However, the flight landed safely at the Ahmedabad airport, where security agencies were placed on alert ahead of its arrival.
Following the safe landing at Ahmedabad airport, all passengers were evacuated from the aircraft in a controlled manner and moved to a secure area of the airport. Also, there were no reports of injuries or medical emergencies during the process.
Airport Police Station Inspector N. D. Nakum, while briefing about the incident, stated, “Security agencies responded swiftly after the threat was reported. After the threat was received, all security agencies concerned were alerted. The Bomb Disposal Squad carried out a thorough check of the aircraft.”
The official further added, “No suspicious or objectionable item has been found so far. The checking process of the aircraft has been completed, and further investigation is continuing as per protocol," as per IANS.
Bomb squad and CISF teams conducted a detailed anti-sabotage check
The Bomb Disposal Squad, CISF teams, dog squads, and airport security teams conducted a detailed anti-sabotage check of the aircraft.Following the protocol, all passenger baggage was screened, and passengers were subjected to individual security checks in accordance with standard operating procedures, as per IANS.
A strong police presence was maintained across the airport during the operation. Airport sources said flight operations continued with minor, temporary adjustments while security checks were underway. There was no immediate confirmation on when the diverted aircraft would resume its onward journey to Delhi.
Also, the authorities are examining the origin and nature of the handwritten threat note and are working to establish how it was placed inside the aircraft. Officials also added that appropriate action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
The incident comes amid a series of recent bomb threats reported 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 non-specific or hoaxes after extensive checks.
(With inputs from IANS)
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