An IndiGo flight (6E-1234) traveling from Kuwait to Hyderabad made an emergency landing at Mumbai Airport due to a bomb threat, authorities said. The threat was received by email at Hyderabad Airport. This led officials to divert the flight to Mumbai as a precaution.
IndiGo flight make emergency landing and undergoes security checks
The aircraft landed safely and was moved to an isolation bay for thorough security checks. Passengers are reported to be safe. Airport and airline officials are working with law enforcement to investigate the threat and ensure everyone’s safety on board. Further details about the threat and the ongoing inspection are expected.
Why Was the Flight Diverted to Mumbai Mid-Air?
As per latest information, the IndiGo flight, which was set to land at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad around 8:10 am, received instructions to change its course mid-air for safety reasons. The flight landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 7:45 am.
More details are expected about the Kuwait-Hyderabad flight that landed in Mumbai after a bomb threat.
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