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Bengaluru Flight Returns After Passenger Discovers Hijack Threat Note
A IndiGo flight operating between Bengaluru and Lucknow was diverted back to its departure airport after a passenger discovered a handwritten threat message in an aircraft lavatory. The discovery prompted immediate crew response and security protocols.
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Flight 6E451 returned to Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Wednesday following the discovery of a threatening note found aboard the aircraft. A passenger spotted the handwritten message in the toilet cubicle and immediately notified flight crew members of the potential security concern.
The airline crew implemented standard safety procedures upon receiving the alert. The flight, which was en route to Lucknow at the time of the discovery, was redirected to Bengaluru as a precautionary measure. Authorities were informed of the incident, and the aircraft was secured upon landing.
IndiGo, India's largest carrier by passenger numbers, confirmed the incident and stated that all necessary protocols were followed. Security and law enforcement agencies boarded the aircraft to conduct an investigation into the threat note and identify those responsible.
The airline reiterated its commitment to passenger safety and its zero-tolerance policy toward security threats. All passengers and crew members were evacuated safely. The incident comes amid heightened security measures across Indian aviation following previous threats to flights.