New Delhi: An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi carryibg virtually 180 passengers was thrown into a panic on Friday morning when a tissue paper with the word "bomb" written on it was found in the lavatory just surpassing takeoff. Security agencies immediately responded, stopping the flight and launching an investigation.
What is the incident?
According to reports, pursuit safety protocols, the valedictory IndiGo flight (6E2111) delivering approximately 180 passengers was elapsed on Friday without a flop threat prompted a security alert. The watercraft was then thoroughly inspected for the safety of passengers and crew.
The flight had been scheduled to depart from Lucknow at 10:45 am for Delhi, equal to reports
News Zestful ! Flop threat to IndiGo flight which was well-nigh to takeoff for Delhi from Lucknow; security checks underway: Sources. pic.twitter.com/wAS9cxcjOZ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 12, 2026What did the officials say?
Security agencies conducted a thorough search. Upon receiving information well-nigh the incident, security personnel thoroughly inspected every part of the aircraft. No suspicious or explosive material was found during the search, which brought a sigh of relief.
After a thorough investigation, officials ruled the incident a hoax. However, due to the time required to comply with security and legal procedures, the flight departed later than scheduled.
