IndiGo flight News / Indigo received bomb threats on 2 flights, investigation begins

Two IndiGo flights have received bomb threats. Security checks have been started on Mumbai to Jeddah flight 6E56 and Mumbai to Muscat flight 6E1275 after the threat. Earlier, an Air India flight had also received such a threat.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 14, 2024, 11:47 AM

IndiGo flight News: A serious incident related to airline security has come to light. After Air India, now two flights of IndiGo have received bomb threats, after which security checks of both these flights have been started immediately. These incidents are one of the biggest news of today and remain a matter of concern for air travelers.

Flights going from Mumbai to Jeddah and Muscat received threats

IndiGo's first flight, which was leaving from Mumbai to Jeddah, flight number 6E56, has been threatened with bombing. At the same time, the second flight, flight number 6E1275, flying from Mumbai to Muscat, also received a similar threat. After these threats, security agencies took immediate action and both the flights were taken to a different place and security checks have been started under standard operating procedures (SOP).

IndiGo's statement

An IndiGo spokesperson said that as per the protocol, both the flights have been taken to different safe places. The spokesperson also informed that strict measures are being taken to ensure the safety of passengers and crew, following standard security check procedures on both flights. IndiGo has assured that any kind of threat is under control at the moment and the safety of passengers is their priority.

Air India flight also received threat

Earlier this morning, an Air India flight also received a bomb threat. This flight was going from Mumbai to JFK, New York, which was immediately diverted to Delhi Airport and made an emergency landing. This Air India flight number was AI119, which was immediately stopped for security check after the threat.

BCAS information

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has confirmed that a total of three flights received bomb threats today. Of these three flights, two are IndiGo flights and one is Air India flight. BCAS has informed that IndiGo flight 6E1275 from Mumbai to Muscat has been allowed to fly, while security checks are going on on the other two planes. BCAS further said that the other two planes will also be allowed to fly soon, till the security checks are completed.

List of affected flights

Air India flight AI119: Mumbai to JFK, New York, which was made to make an emergency landing at Delhi airport.
IndiGo flight 6E1275: Mumbai to Muscat flight received a bomb threat.
IndiGo flight 6E56: Mumbai to Jeddah flight also received a bomb threat.

Alertness of security agencies

All concerned agencies, including airline security officials, local police and security agencies, are fully alert and are working very carefully regarding these incidents. Giving priority to the safety of passengers, flights are being thoroughly checked so that any untoward situation can be dealt with.

Conclusion

The threats to blow up flights have created a stir among airlines and passengers. However, security agencies and airline officials have taken quick and effective action by taking the situation seriously. This incident has once again proved that there should be no lapse in security and it is very important to be prepared to face every situation. Efforts are being made to bring the entire situation under control soon.