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IndiGo Flight From Phuket Delayed After Bomb Threat Found On Aircraft
An IndiGo flight arriving in Kolkata from Phuket was subjected to a security search after crew members discovered a threatening message in the aircraft lavatory. Passengers were held on the tarmac for approximately two hours while authorities conducted their investigation.
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A bomb threat discovered aboard an IndiGo flight from Thailand forced authorities at Kolkata airport to conduct a comprehensive security operation on Tuesday. The threatening message was found by cabin crew on a washroom mirror during the flight, triggering immediate safety protocols.
Upon landing at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, the aircraft was evacuated and moved to an isolated bay for a thorough search. Passengers remained on the tarmac for around two hours while security personnel and airport officials examined the plane.
The search found no explosive devices or hazardous materials on board, authorities confirmed. No details were immediately available regarding the contents of the threatening message or any potential leads into its source.
IndiGo, India's largest carrier by market share, did not issue an immediate statement. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns at Indian airports, where such threats are treated with utmost seriousness regardless of their veracity.