Bomb threat note on tissue forces Delhi–Bagdogra IndiGo flight to make emergency landing in Lucknow

An IndiGo Airlines flight from Delhi to Bagdogra made an emergency landing at Lucknow airport on Sunday after a bomb threat was reported onboard, officials said.

The threat was conveyed through a handwritten note found inside the aircraft, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Rajneesh Verma. The note, written on a tissue paper discovered in the aircraft’s toilet, claimed there was a bomb on board.

The flight, carrying 230 passengers — including 222 adults and eight infants — along with two pilots and five crew members, was diverted to Lucknow while en route to Bagdogra. Air traffic control received information about the threat at around 8:46 am, and the aircraft landed safely at 9:17 am.

After landing, the plane was moved to an isolation bay at Lucknow airport. Bomb disposal squads and CISF personnel cordoned off the area and conducted a thorough search of the aircraft. All passengers were safely evacuated, and security checks were carried out in accordance with protocol.

Officials said the situation remains under close monitoring, and further verification is underway.

In a separate incident last Christmas, authorities received a bomb threat email at the customer support address of Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport concerning Flynas flight XY 325. That aircraft also landed safely, with security agencies carrying out standard checks as per established safety procedures.