‘Bomb@5.30’ note found inside Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo flight, emergency evacuation of all passengers

The Delhi Fire Services said its quick response team (QRT) arrived at the spot after receiving news of the threat, while Delhi Airport (IGIA) authorities confirmed all passengers were safe. Combing operations were carried out by the QRT, including an aviation security and bomb disposal squad, at the airport.

“Following standard security protocol, a thorough inspection was conducted and no suspicious items were found,” said Usha Rangnani, DCP (IGIA).

“An alternative aircraft was arranged to operate flight 6E2211 from Delhi to Varanasi, delayed following a bomb threat at Delhi airport. Passengers were provided refreshments and later boarded. The flight departed for Varanasi at 11.10 am…,” said an IndiGo spokesperson.

This was the second bomb threat called upon a flight at Delhi airport in two weeks. On May 15, a crew member from a Delhi-Vadodara Air India flight had found a crumpled tissue paper with the word “bomb” in the aircraft’s bathroom, triggering an emergency response. Police and bomb squad officials were notified, who then combed the aircraft, but nothing suspicious was found.