The Aryavarth Express
Agency (Varanasi): A Varanasi-bound Indigo flight was evacuated on Tuesday morning following a bomb threat. The aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for a thorough search after passengers were safely evacuated.
The Delhi Fire Service reported the incident at approximately 5:35 am. “The Quick Response Teams (QRT) arrived at the spot,” the statement read. Delhi Airport Authorities confirmed that all passengers were safe, and the flight underwent a detailed inspection. “All passengers were evacuated through the emergency exits without incident,” the airport spokesperson stated.
Aviation security and a bomb disposal team quickly arrived at the scene, conducting anti-sabotage checks which ultimately revealed nothing suspicious. Footage of the evacuation showed passengers being escorted out of the aircraft via an emergency exit following the bomb threat.
According to a senior Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official, a tissue paper with the message “bomb blast @ 30 minutes” was discovered in the lavatory of Indigo flight 6E2211 from Delhi to Varanasi at Delhi airport. This prompted immediate action from security agencies.
There were 176 passengers on board, all of whom were safely deboarded, sources confirmed. The incident highlights the efficiency and preparedness of aviation security in handling potential threats, ensuring passenger safety without incident.