In an alarming incident that took place on Sunday, an Indigo flight 6E 7308, operating from Jabalpur to Hyderabad, had to be diverted to Nagpur following a bomb threat. The sudden mid-air scare led to an immediate change in the flight’s course. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Nagpur Airport to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew on board.
Indigo Flight Diverted To Nagpur After Bomb Threat
The airport authorities, following standard security protocols, immediately initiated mandatory security checks, as per the Hindustan Times reports. These checks included a thorough inspection of the aircraft, passengers, and their luggage.
In the wake of the situation, Indigo Airlines issued an apology to its passengers for the inconvenience caused. “Passengers were provided with assistance and refreshments, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused,” the airline said in an official statement. Despite the disruption, Indigo’s prompt response in ensuring passenger safety was commendable.
All Passengers Safe After Intensive Security Sweep
This incident is not isolated. Hoax bomb threats have been on the rise, creating havoc and spreading fear across airports and other critical infrastructures. Just a few weeks prior, a staggering 41 airports, including those in Varanasi and Chennai, received bomb threats via email. Over the past few months, many more flights have been diverted due to fake bomb threats.
The repeated occurrence of such incidents not only disrupts flight schedules but also puts strain on resources and causes unnecessary distress to passengers. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has taken these threats seriously and proposed stringent measures to curb them. It will include a potential five-year flying ban for individuals found guilty of making hoax threats.
As of the latest update, all passengers of flight 6E 7308 were declared safe. The bomb threat was also determined to be a hoax. The authorities, however, continue to investigate the source of the threat, with hopes of identifying and apprehending the individual responsible. This incident highlights the challenges and threats faced by the aviation industry.
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