On September 1, an IndiGo flight traveling from Jabalpur to Hyderabad had to be redirected to Nagpur because a bomb threat was received. The flight, which was numbered 6E-7308, was diverted to Nagpur International Airport as a precaution.
Once the plane landed in Nagpur, security teams checked the aircraft thoroughly but found nothing suspicious. The flight is expected to resume its journey to Hyderabad at around 2 pm.
IndiGo informed that after landing, all passengers were safely taken off the plane and were given mandatory security checks. The airline also provided assistance and refreshments to the passengers. IndiGo has apologized for any inconvenience caused by this delay.
IndiGo Flight Diverted to Nagpur Due to Bomb Threat
An IndiGo flight, designated as Flight 6E 7308, was en route from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh to Hyderabad when it was diverted to Nagpur following a bomb threat received by the airline on Sunday. The airline promptly responded to the threat to ensure the safety of all passengers on board.
Upon arrival in Nagpur, the aircraft was evacuated as a precautionary measure. Authorities quickly initiated a comprehensive search of the plane to ensure there were no security risks. IndiGo confirmed that all passengers were safely deplaned and that rigorous security protocols were followed immediately upon landing.
The airline provided support to the passengers during this stressful time, including assistance and refreshments, while the situation was being handled. IndiGo reassured the public that the safety and security of passengers are their top priorities, and they are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation into the incident.
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Rising Trend of Hoax Bomb Threats
Recently, there has been a surge in hoax bomb threats targeting airports and hospitals. On June 18, 41 airports, including those in Jaipur, Chennai, and Varanasi, received bomb threats via email. These threats led to hours of extensive security checks, but all turned out to be false alarms.
Such hoax threats severely disrupt flight operations, requiring detailed inspections of passengers, their luggage, and the aircraft itself. To address this issue, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has suggested a five-year flying ban for individuals caught making false threats.
On August 22, Thiruvananthapuram Airport was put on high alert after a bomb threat was received concerning an Air India flight arriving from Mumbai. The flight, which landed at 8 a.m., was rerouted to an isolation bay, and all 135 passengers were safely evacuated by 8:44 a.m. The threat was reported by the pilot as the plane approached the airport around 7:30 a.m.
On June 17, a 13-year-old boy was detained for allegedly sending a false bomb threat email to Delhi Airport, claiming a bomb was planted on a Dubai-bound flight. The airport authorities declared an emergency, and Indira Gandhi International Airport was put on high alert.
Additionally, about 60 hospitals across Mumbai received hoax bomb threats via email. The Mumbai police confirmed that both private and public hospitals were targeted, with the emails sent through Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to the hospitals’ public email addresses.
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FAQs
Q.1. Why was IndiGo Flight 6E-7308 diverted?
Ans. The flight was diverted to Nagpur due to a bomb threat received by the airline.
Q.2. What actions were taken after the flight landed in Nagpur?
Ans. The aircraft was thoroughly searched by security teams, and all passengers were safely evacuated and provided with assistance and refreshments.
Q.3. When is the flight expected to resume its journey to Hyderabad?
Ans. The flight is expected to resume its journey around 2 pm.
Q.4. How has IndiGo responded to the incident?
Ans. IndiGo has apologized for the inconvenience, ensured passenger safety, and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Q.5. Have there been other recent hoax bomb threats?
Ans. Yes, there has been a rise in hoax bomb threats targeting airports and hospitals, causing significant disruptions and extensive security checks.
