An Indigo Airlines flight traveling from Chandigarh to Mumbai was forced to make an emergency landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport following a bomb threat. This incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon when Air Traffic Control (ATC) was alerted to a bomb threat involving flight 6E-6382.
Mumbai ATC Declares Immediate Emergency
According to police, the threat call came via the airport's hotline at precisely 2:32 PM. In response, Mumbai ATC promptly declared a state of emergency and prioritized the safe landing of the concerned flight.
Extensive Aircraft Inspection Conducted
The flight successfully touched down at 2:57 PM. Following security protocols, the aircraft was directed to the airport's isolation bay, where a specialized bomb disposal team and security agencies performed a comprehensive inspection. The investigation revealed no suspicious items, confirming the threat as a hoax.
Authorities and airport officials have yet to disclose the number of passengers on board. However, all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without any harm.
An ongoing police investigation aims to trace the source and motive behind the threat. Efforts are underway to track the call and enhance airport security measures.
While this incident momentarily affected the airport's flight operations, normalcy was quickly restored.
