BREAKING: IndiGo Flight To Siliguri Makes Emergency Landing In Lucknow After Bomb Threat

An IndiGo aircraft carrying 222 passengers, which was flying from Delhi to Bagdogra in West Bengal, was forced to make an emergency landing at Lucknow airport in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, January 18, after a bomb threat was reported, officials said.

As a safety precaution, the flight, operating under number 6E 6650, was diverted to Lucknow and landed safely at around 9:17 am.

Threat Message Found Inside Aircraft Toilet

According to officials, Air Traffic Control (ATC) received information about a bomb threat at around 8:46 am on January 18. Soon after the alert, the aircraft was redirected to Lucknow. Following the safe landing, the plane was taken to an isolation bay, and security agencies began inspection procedures.

Preliminary checks revealed that the threat message was found written on a tissue paper inside the aircraft's toilet. The handwritten note reportedly stated that there was a bomb on board the plane.

Confirming the development, ACP Rajneesh Verma said a message mentioning a bomb was discovered in the toilet of the flight while it was en route from Delhi to Bagdogra. He added that the aircraft is currently being thoroughly searched by security teams.

Passengers Evacuated Safely, Security Checks Underway

The flight was carrying 222 passengers, along with eight infants, two pilots, and five cabin crew members. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated after the plane landed, following established security procedures. No injuries were reported.

Bomb disposal squads, police teams, and other security agencies are conducting detailed checks of the aircraft and nearby areas. Authorities said the situation remains calm and under control, and further investigation is underway to determine the source and credibility of the threat.

Officials added that more details will be shared as the investigation progresses.