Kolkata Airport Bomb Threat: IndiGo Flight Moved to Isolation Bay
Kolkata Airport Bomb Threat: IndiGo Flight Moved to Isolation Bay
A handwritten note claiming a bomb on an IndiGo flight bound for Shillong triggered precautionary checks at Kolkata airport, with no device found so far.
An IndiGo flight bound for Shillong was moved to the isolation bay at Kolkata airport after a handwritten note claimed a bomb was placed on the plane was discovered inside the lavatory by a crew member this morning. The incident occurred before passengers were scheduled to board flight 6E 7304, authorities said. An Airports Authority of India (AAI) spokesperson described the note as a precautionary threat and said standard operating procedures were activated immediately.
A detailed search of the aircraft is underway and, so far, nothing has been found. Security teams are combing the cabin and other areas in line with routine bomb-threat protocols. The airplane has been isolated to facilitate thorough checks while passengers are kept informed of developments as authorities assess the risk.
Officials emphasized that no danger has been confirmed and investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the note. The delay has affected boarding and travellers were kept in the terminal as security teams conducted the search. The incident underscores the ongoing security measures airports maintain to respond quickly to any suspected threat.
