An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi was delayed on Friday after a bomb threat alert triggered a major security response at the airport, officials said, reported the PTI.
Following a thorough inspection, officials said that the threat was a hoax and no explosive material was found on board.
The flight was carrying around 180 passengers and was scheduled to depart at 10:45 am.
According to officials, the crew received information about a possible bomb threat shortly before the aircraft was due to depart from Lucknow Airport, the news agency reported.
As a precaution, the aircraft was moved to a secure area and held back while security personnel carried out detailed checks of the plane and surrounding areas, the news agency reported.
Suspicious note found in lavatory
Sources told the PTI that the alert was triggered after a tissue paper bearing the word “bomb” was discovered inside one of the aircraft`s lavatories.
The discovery led to immediate security procedures being activated, causing concern among passengers and airport authorities.
However, subsequent inspections found no bomb or any hazardous substance on board.
Officials said that the aircraft was thoroughly searched and declared safe after security agencies completed their checks, according to the PTI.
Further legal and security procedures were initiated to determine the source of the hoax threat.
The officials have not yet disclosed whether any suspect has been identified.
IndiGo statement
In a statement, IndiGo said a security concern had been noticed on flight 6E 2111, which was scheduled to operate from Lucknow to Delhi.
The airline said it immediately informed the relevant authorities and fully cooperated with security agencies throughout the investigation.
IndiGo added that the flight would depart after receiving all necessary security clearances.
An IndiGo spokesperson said shortly before take-off, a security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 2111 scheduled to operate from Lucknow to Delhi.
“Following the established protocol, we informed the relevant authorities immediately and are fully cooperating with them in carrying out the necessary security checks. The aircraft will operate its journey to Delhi post securing relevant clearances,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
“We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and are making all efforts to minimise it, including offering them refreshments and timely updates. As always, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft are our topmost priorities,” the official added.
(with PTI inputs)
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