IndiGo Aircraft Isolated At Kolkata Airport Following Bomb Threat
Security protocols triggered after bomb threat to Shillong-bound IndiGo flight at Kolkata airport.
A Shillong-bound flight operated by IndiGo was moved to an isolation bay at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Saturday following a bomb threat, airport officials confirmed. The aircraft was preparing for departure when authorities initiated emergency security protocols.
According to airport sources, the threat was received shortly before takeoff, prompting immediate coordination between airline staff, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and local police. Passengers were safely deboarded, and the aircraft was shifted to a designated isolation area as a precautionary measure.
Bomb disposal squads and sniffer dog units conducted a thorough inspection of the aircraft, baggage compartments, and cargo hold. Officials said the move to the isolation bay is a standard operating procedure in such situations to minimize risk and ensure passenger safety while investigations are underway.
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No suspicious object had been confirmed at the time of filing this report, and authorities were working to ascertain the credibility of the threat. Passengers were provided assistance and alternative arrangements as the airline coordinated with airport authorities to manage delays and disruptions.
Security agencies have launched an inquiry to trace the source of the threat, reiterating that hoax bomb calls are treated as serious criminal offenses under Indian law. Further updates are expected after the completion of security checks and verification procedures.
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