Lucknow: An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi was stopped just before take-off after receiving a bomb threat on Friday morning. There were about 180 passengers on board the plane. The security agencies took immediate action and removed the plane from the runway and started a detailed investigation.
Although subsequent investigation proved the bomb information to be false, keeping in mind the safety of the passengers and crew, the aircraft was not allowed to take off until all standard safety procedures were completed. Due to the incident, vigilance was increased at the airport for some time.
Alert received before take off
According to the information, this Indigo flight was scheduled to leave from Lucknow for Delhi at 10:45 am on Friday. Shortly before takeoff, the crew received information about a possible bomb threat.
As soon as the information was received, the plane was stopped in the airport premises and was not allowed to take off.
Removed from the runway and thoroughly investigated
As a precaution, security agencies removed the plane from the runway and parked it at a different place. After this, a comprehensive search of the aircraft and its surrounding area was conducted.
Detailed inspection was conducted as per standard safety protocols to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew members.
False threat found in investigation
After completion of preliminary investigation and security check, the bomb report was found to be false. No suspicious object or threat was confirmed.
Despite this, the plane was stopped until all the necessary procedures were completed under security rules.
A similar incident happened at Kannur airport also
Earlier on Wednesday, security agencies had to be alerted due to the fear of a bomb in an Indigo flight going from Mumbai to Kannur.
After the plane landed at Kannur International Airport, the cabin crew found a note in the toilet dustbin, which was initially seen as being linked to a bomb threat.
Emergency action was started after receiving the note
After receiving the note, the cabin crew immediately informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) and concerned authorities. After this, an emergency alert was issued at the airport and the aircraft was taken to a separate location for detailed security check.
The plane was thoroughly examined with the help of bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs.
No danger found in investigation
No suspicious material or explosive was found from the aircraft during the search operation. Police later clarified that the note did not contain any bomb threat and was misinterpreted by the cabin crew.
However, all precautionary measures were taken while giving top priority to safety.
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