MUMBAI- An IndiGo Airlines (6E) flight from Jaipur (JAI) to Mumbai (BOM) made an emergency landing following a bomb threat alert. The aircraft carrying 225 passengers touched down safely at 8:50 pm at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Full emergency protocols were activated after a threatening note was discovered in one of the aircraft’s toilets. The IndiGo flight 6E5324 was immediately directed to a distant bay upon landing in accordance with standard security procedures, with passenger disembarkation commencing shortly after.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalIndiGo Flight Gets Bomb Threat
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport issued a statement confirming the incident:
A threat note was discovered in an aircraft en route from Jaipur (JAI) to Mumbai (BOM). As a precaution, a full emergency was declared at Mumbai Airport at 2043 hrs. The flight 6E 5324 landed safely at 2050 hrs. Airport operations remain unaffected.”
CSMIA Official
The airport authorities emphasized their active coordination with the airline and security agencies, with passenger and staff safety remaining the primary concern.
This incident follows established protocols for handling potential security threats without disrupting broader airport operations.
Similar Incidents
This incident comes amid a concerning pattern of security threats targeting Indian carriers. On October 19, 2024, IndiGo’s international routes experienced significant disruption when flights 6E17 and 6E11 connecting Mumbai and Delhi to Istanbul received security alerts, prompting immediate activation of security protocols.
Security concerns also emerged for IndiGo’s domestic flight 6E184 operating on the Jodhpur-Delhi route, requiring mandatory security checks upon landing in Delhi.
Photo: Siddh Dhuri | MumbaiPlanes833 Bomb Threats Since 2020
According to official data presented to the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol, at least 15 flights from various airlines have received hoax bomb threats this year alone, contributing to a total of 833 such incidents since 2020.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has implemented robust response protocols to handle such threats efficiently. These measures include coordinated actions with law enforcement agencies, central security apparatus, CISF, and other stakeholders to minimize disruption to flight operations.
A comprehensive Bomb Threat Contingency Plan (BTCP) provides detailed procedures for aviation authorities to address and neutralize such threats systematically. Additionally, BCAS regularly issues advisories to civil aviation stakeholders nationwide to maintain stringent security measures against unlawful interference with civil operations.
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