An IndiGo flight (6E 1232) from Kuwait to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad on Friday after a security threat was detected on board, a spokesperson of the budget carrier said in a statement.
The flight landed safely at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad after which the prescribed protocols were followed and the authorities were immediately informed.
After completing all the necessary checks, the authorities cleared the aircraft and issued permission to take off, ANI reported.
“The appropriate authorities were immediately informed and all mandated protocols were followed. The aircraft has been cleared after all necessary checks and the flight will depart shortly. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and are trying to minimize it by offering them refreshments, food and sharing regular updates. As always, the safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft are our top priorities,” an IndiGo spokesperson said in a statement.
Bomb threat on Delhi-Pune flight
Last week, IndiGo flight 6E 2608 from Delhi to Pune received a bomb threat after arriving at Pune airport. The threat was in the form of a handwritten note found in the plane’s lavatory. The flight landed safely at the Pune airport and all passengers were safely disembarked, sources said.
The aircraft, due to arrive at 20:40 on 22 January, landed at 21:24 and was parked in bay 3 at 21:27. Subsequently, Air Traffic Control (ATC) communicated information about the bomb threat to ground control.
The aircraft was then moved to an isolation bay. Apron Control immediately alerted all concerned agencies and the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was convened. After assessment, the aircraft was thoroughly inspected by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS).
No suspicious or adverse findings were detected during security checks. After the procedures were completed, the aircraft was released and cleared for normal operations.
Bomb scare on Delhi-Bagdogra flight
Earlier this month, another IndiGo flight made an emergency landing at Lucknow airport with 238 passengers on board following a bomb threat. The aircraft, identified as 6E-6650, was on its way to Bagdogra from the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi.
