Delhi-Pune flight receives bomb threat, cleared after checking

No suspicious or adverse findings were detected during the security checks. Upon completion of the procedures, the aircraft was cleared and released for normal operations.

In a statement regarding the incident, the airline said, “Soon after landing, a security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 2608 operating from Delhi to Pune on 22 January 2026. Following the established protocol, we informed the relevant authorities immediately and are fully cooperating with them in following the standard operating procedures. All our customers and crew disembarked safely. We remain committed towards the safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft.”

Incidentally this was the second such incident involving IndiGo in the past one week. On January 18 an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra (6E 6650) was diverted to Lucknow, after a security threat was detected on board. According to reports by ANI a handwritten message on tissue paper was found inside the aircraft’s toilet, claiming there was a bomb on the aircraft. The Bagdogra-bound flight, which was carrying 238 passengers along with the pilot and crew, made an emergency landing in Lucknow. Checks were carried out by the CISF teams and the bomb squad- no explosive material was found in this incident either as per reports.