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IndiGo Flight Evacuated After Bomb Threat At Chennai Airport
An IndiGo flight was evacuated at Chennai airport following a bomb hoax, with all passengers offloaded and anti-sabotage checks initiated. The incident caused significant delays to the aircraft's scheduled departure.
LSN India ·
Security personnel at Chennai airport swiftly responded to a bomb threat on an IndiGo flight, initiating standard evacuation procedures and comprehensive safety protocols. All passengers were deboarded by 6:55 pm as authorities began the prescribed anti-sabotage inspection of the aircraft.
The threat prompted airport security to clear the aircraft and deploy trained personnel to conduct thorough checks of the flight. Standard procedures were implemented to ensure passenger safety and secure the aircraft.
The evacuation caused delays to the flight's scheduled departure as security teams completed their inspection protocols. Passengers remained in holding areas while the anti-sabotage procedures were underway.
The incident highlights the heightened security measures maintained across Indian airports in response to potential threats. Airport authorities did not immediately release further details regarding the nature of the threat or its origin.
Photo: An IndiGo Airbus A321neo lands at Chennai International Airport, August 2022. Timothy A. Gonsalves via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).