IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow following bomb threat

Lucknow, Jan 18: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra made an emergency landing at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, on Sunday following a bomb threat.

According to airport sources, ATC received a bomb threat on Indigo flight 6E-6650 at 8:46 am on Sunday. The plane landed at Lucknow airport at 9:17 am. After the passengers were safely disembarked, the aircraft was made to park in the isolation bay.

According to reports, a threatening message was found on a napkin inside the plane’s bathroom. It read, “There’s a bomb on the plane.” A passenger spotted the napkin and informed a crew member. The plane was then immediately diverted to Lucknow. Bomb squads, the fire brigade, medical personnel, and other security agencies surrounded the plane.

“A security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E-6650 operating from Delhi to Bagdogra on 18 January 2026, due to which the aircraft was diverted to Lucknow. Following established protocol, we immediately informed the relevant authorities and are fully cooperating with them in carrying out the necessary security checks,” IndiGo said in a statement.

“We are making all efforts to minimise inconvenience to our customers, including offering refreshments and providing regular updates. As always, the safety and security of our customers, crew, and aircraft remain our top priority,” an IndiGo spokesperson added.

Officials from other security agencies are also closely investigating the matter. A total of 238 people were on board, including 230 passengers (including 8 children), 6 crew members, and 2 pilots. All were safely disembarked after checking.

The luggage of passengers is currently being inspected inside the airport. (Agencies)