New Delhi: Indigo Airlines which was going from Delhi to Varanasi faced a bomb threat at Delhi airport on Tuesday. This prompted the authorities to come into action.
“A bomb threat was reported on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi. The aircraft has been moved to an isolation bay for investigation. Aviation security and a bomb disposal team are currently on site,” ANI reported, citing an airport official.
Officials of the Delhi Fire Services said that at 5:35 am on Monday, there was news of a bomb in the flight from Delhi to Varanasi. “QRT reached the spot. All the passengers were evacuated through the emergency door. All passengers are safe, and the flight is being inspected.”
In a statement, Indigo said, “IndiGo flight 6E2211 operating from Delhi to Varanasi had received a specific bomb threat at Delhi airport. All necessary protocols were followed and the aircraft was taken to a remote bay per airport security agencies’ guidelines.” The statement added that all passengers were safely evacuated via the emergency exits. The flight is currently undergoing inspection. It added that after all security checks are completed, the aircraft will be positioned back in the terminal area.
Before taking off, the IndiGo crew found a note with the word “bomb” written in the aircraft’s lavatory, ANI reported. Meanwhile, Delhi Airport informed that all passengers were safe. Aviation security and a bomb disposal team are currently on site to ensure the situation is handled safely.
