- By Radha Basnet
- Tue, 28 May 2024 07:35 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Airport Bomb Threat Today: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi received a bomb threat early morning on Tuesday. According to airport officials, the passengers were evacuated and the aircraft was relocated to an isolation bay for investigation. The Quick Reaction Team reached the spot along with a bomb disposal team and are currently on the site, they added.
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"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.
#WATCH | Passengers of the IndiGo flight 6E2211 operating from Delhi to Varanasi were evacuated through the emergency door after a bomb threat was reported on the flight. All passengers are safe, flight is being inspected.
— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2024
(Viral video confirmed by Aviation authorities) https://t.co/el2q5jCatx pic.twitter.com/ahVc0MSiXz
"There was news of a bomb in the flight going from Delhi to Varanasi at 5:35 AM today. QRT reached the spot. All the passengers were evacuated through the emergency door. All passengers are safe, flight is being inspected," Delhi Fire Service said.
Earlier on Monday, the Mumbai Police control room received a threat call claiming bombs had been planted at the Taj Hotel and the city's airport. Searches were carried out following the call, but nothing suspicious was discovered.
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This incident occurred days after a bomb threat was emailed to the Ministry of Home Affairs office in Delhi's North Block. India has been experiencing a series of similar threats lately. In addition to the email threat at the Delhi Home Ministry office, several schools and airports have also recently received bomb hoax calls or emails.