INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Two IndiGo flights travelling from Mumbai to Jeddah and Muscat received a bomb threat on Monday, October 14
(Photo: Shutterstock)2 min read Last Updated : Oct 14 2024 | 11:26 AM IST
Shortly after an Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was
diverted to New Delhi following a bomb threat, two IndiGo flights travelling from Mumbai to Jeddah and Muscat received a similar threat on
Airline officials took immediate action in line with standard procedures, and the aircraft were directed to a remote bay, where security
checks were promptly conducted.
While flight 6E 56 was en route from Mumbai to Jeddah, another flight 6E 1275, was headed to Muscat.Click
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A representative from IndiGo confirmed that all necessary precautions are being implemented to
safeguard the passengers and crew on board
flight departing from Mumbai for New York was rerouted to Delhi after receiving a bomb threat.
Originally bound for John F Kennedy
International Airport, the aircraft was redirected to Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi due to safety concerns, according
to a report from news agency ANI
Delhi Police confirmed that the plane is currently stationed at IGI Airport, where full security measures have been put in place.
Flight
After the plane landed in Delhi, all passengers disembarked safely and were moved to the terminal, a spokesperson for Air India said.
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Sunday
Meanwhile, on Sunday (October 13), a bomb threat was discovered on a Chennai-bound IndiGo flight carrying 169 passengers, including
a government minister and a high court judge.
CISF personnel thoroughly inspected both the aircraft and its passengers
The flight eventually departed for Chennai around 6 pm
Airline authorities have since filed a complaint with Peelamedu police
No casualties were reported.(With ANI inputs)First Published: Oct 14 2024 | 11:22 AMIST
