Panic in the Skies: Emergency Landing Following Bomb Scare

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra was diverted for an emergency landing in Lucknow due to a bomb threat. A note reading 'Plane mein bomb' was found but no explosives were detected. After extensive security checks, the aircraft continued its journey safely.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 18-01-2026 20:49 IST | Created: 18-01-2026 20:49 IST
Panic in the Skies: Emergency Landing Following Bomb Scare
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An IndiGo flight en route from Delhi to Bagdogra faced a security scare on Sunday, leading to an emergency landing at Lucknow airport.

The trigger was a handwritten note on a tissue paper that ominously read 'Plane mein bomb.' Fortunately, no explosives or suspicious items were found following a thorough sweep by bomb disposal teams. The incident occurred when Air Traffic Control was alerted to the threat at around 8:46 AM, prompting the aircraft's diversion and safe landing at 9:17 AM.

After all necessary security protocols were observed, passengers re-boarded and the flight resumed its journey at 4:40 PM. IndiGo assured that they are prioritizing passenger safety and had coordinated closely with authorities, minimizing inconvenience to passengers during the event.

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