Delhi-bound IndiGo flight delayed after threat note on tissue paper found in toilet
A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight, 6E2111, from Lucknow was delayed after a bomb threat note written on a tissue paper was found inside the aircraft's toilet shortly before take-off. Authorities later declared the threat a hoax after extensive checks found nothing suspicious on board.
A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Lucknow was delayed on Thursday after a bomb threat note written on tissue paper was found inside the aircraft toilet, prompting a full-scale security response just before take-off. The threat later turned out to be a hoax.
Flight 6E2111, scheduled to depart from Lucknow for Delhi at 10:45 am with around 180 passengers on board, was delayed after a handwritten note on a tissue paper claiming that a bomb was present on the aircraft was discovered inside one of the toilets.
According to sources, the boarding process had already been completed when the crew was alerted about the note. The incident occurred at around 11:47 am at Lucknow Airport. The Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was immediately alerted, and other concerned agencies were informed.
Following standard operating procedures, bomb detection and disposal squad personnel evacuated the passengers and all those on board were deboarded. Security agencies then carried out a thorough inspection of the aircraft.
After extensive searches and investigations, authorities found nothing suspicious and concluded that the threat was a hoax, sources said.
Confirming the incident, an IndiGo spokesperson said, "Shortly before take-off, a security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 2111 scheduled to operate from Lucknow to Delhi on June 12, 2026. Following the established protocol, we informed the relevant authorities immediately and are fully cooperating with them in carrying out the necessary security checks."
"The aircraft will operate its journey to Delhi post securing relevant clearances. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and are making all efforts to minimise it, including offering them refreshments and timely updates. As always, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft are our topmost priorities," the spokesperson added.
Authorities have launched an investigation to identify the person responsible for writing and leaving the threatening note inside the aircraft.
PREVIOUS 'BOMB THREAT' INCIDENT IN KERALA
Friday's incident came a day after a note found inside an IndiGo aircraft triggered a security scare at Kannur International Airport in Kerala. A note discovered in a waste bin inside the lavatory of a Mumbai-Kannur IndiGo flight after it landed around 3:20 pm on Wednesday was initially interpreted as a bomb threat by the cabin crew.
Following the discovery, the crew informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) and other authorities, leading to an emergency alert. The aircraft was moved to an isolation bay, where bomb squad and dog squad teams conducted a comprehensive inspection. However, no suspicious object was found.
Police later clarified that the note did not contain a bomb threat and had been "misinterpreted" by the cabin crew, bringing the security scare to an end.
A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Lucknow was delayed on Thursday after a bomb threat note written on tissue paper was found inside the aircraft toilet, prompting a full-scale security response just before take-off. The threat later turned out to be a hoax.
Flight 6E2111, scheduled to depart from Lucknow for Delhi at 10:45 am with around 180 passengers on board, was delayed after a handwritten note on a tissue paper claiming that a bomb was present on the aircraft was discovered inside one of the toilets.
According to sources, the boarding process had already been completed when the crew was alerted about the note. The incident occurred at around 11:47 am at Lucknow Airport. The Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was immediately alerted, and other concerned agencies were informed.
Following standard operating procedures, bomb detection and disposal squad personnel evacuated the passengers and all those on board were deboarded. Security agencies then carried out a thorough inspection of the aircraft.
After extensive searches and investigations, authorities found nothing suspicious and concluded that the threat was a hoax, sources said.
Confirming the incident, an IndiGo spokesperson said, "Shortly before take-off, a security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 2111 scheduled to operate from Lucknow to Delhi on June 12, 2026. Following the established protocol, we informed the relevant authorities immediately and are fully cooperating with them in carrying out the necessary security checks."
"The aircraft will operate its journey to Delhi post securing relevant clearances. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and are making all efforts to minimise it, including offering them refreshments and timely updates. As always, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft are our topmost priorities," the spokesperson added.
Authorities have launched an investigation to identify the person responsible for writing and leaving the threatening note inside the aircraft.
PREVIOUS 'BOMB THREAT' INCIDENT IN KERALA
Friday's incident came a day after a note found inside an IndiGo aircraft triggered a security scare at Kannur International Airport in Kerala. A note discovered in a waste bin inside the lavatory of a Mumbai-Kannur IndiGo flight after it landed around 3:20 pm on Wednesday was initially interpreted as a bomb threat by the cabin crew.
Following the discovery, the crew informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) and other authorities, leading to an emergency alert. The aircraft was moved to an isolation bay, where bomb squad and dog squad teams conducted a comprehensive inspection. However, no suspicious object was found.
Police later clarified that the note did not contain a bomb threat and had been "misinterpreted" by the cabin crew, bringing the security scare to an end.
