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Bomb Threat Halts IndiGo Flight to Bagdogra, Lands in Lucknow
18 Jan
Summary
- A handwritten note on tissue paper in the toilet caused a bomb threat.
- IndiGo flight 6E-6650 from Delhi to Bagdogra made an emergency landing.
- The flight carried 230 passengers, 2 pilots, and 5 crew members.
On January 18, 2026, IndiGo flight 6E-6650, traveling from Delhi to Bagdogra, was forced to make an emergency landing in Lucknow due to a bomb threat. The alarming discovery was a handwritten note found on tissue paper inside one of the flight's toilets, indicating the presence of a bomb onboard.
Upon receiving the alert, Air Traffic Control coordinated an immediate diversion. The aircraft landed safely in Lucknow at approximately 09:17 AM. Security personnel, including the bomb disposal squad and CISF teams, swiftly surrounded the plane, which was moved to the isolation bay for a thorough investigation and search.
All 230 passengers, including 8 infants, along with the 2 pilots and 5 crew members, were safely evacuated from the aircraft. Extensive security checks and scanning were conducted at the Lucknow airport to ensure the safety of everyone. The situation remained under surveillance as authorities gathered further information.
