IndiGo Plane Bomb Threat: Tissue Paper With 'Bomb' Written on It Found in Lavatory of Delhi-Varanasi Flight 6E2211, All Passengers Evacuated (Watch Video)

New Delhi, May 28: A bomb threat was reported on an Indigo flight from Delhi to Varanasi early this morning, leading to immediate security measures. The aircraft was promptly moved to an isolation bay for thorough security inspection.

Aviation security and a bomb disposal team are currently on site to ensure the situation is handled safely. According to the Delhi fire service, "There was news of a bomb on the flight going from Delhi to Varanasi at 5:35 AM today. Quick Response Teams (QRT) arrived at the spot". Bomb Threat Reported on IndiGo Flight from Delhi to Varanasi, Aircraft Moved to Isolation Bay at IGI Airport; Investigation Underway.

Bomb Scare on IndiGo Flight

A bomb threat was reported on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi. The aircraft has been moved to an isolation bay for investigation. Aviation security and a bomb disposal team are currently on site: Airport Official told ANI pic.twitter.com/gzdQUaI54c

— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2024

Tissue Paper With 'Bomb' Written on It Found in IndiGo Flight's Lavatory

The IndiGo crew before taking off found a note with the word "bomb" written on it in the aircraft's lavatory, says aviation security official who was on the spot.

— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2024

Bomb Threat on Flight

IndiGo flight 6E2211 operating from Delhi to Varanasi had received a specific bomb threat at Delhi airport. All necessary protocols were followed and the aircraft was taken to a remote bay as per guidelines by airport security agencies. All passengers were safely evacuated via… pic.twitter.com/NBdd5fBMHC

— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2024

Passengers Evacuated

VIDEO | Passengers of #IndiGo flight from #Delhi to #Varanasi were evacuated via emergency exit following a bomb threat, earlier today.

The aircraft has been moved to isolation bay and further investigations are being carried out. More details are awaited.

(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/gg8EUKU8U0

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 28, 2024

IndiGo Plane Bomb Threat

Delhi Airport Authorities confirmed that all passengers were safe. "All passengers are safe and the flight is undergoing a detailed inspection. All passengers were evacuated through the emergency exits without incident" and airport spokesperson said. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.