IndiGo Flight Diverted to Mumbai Amid Bomb Threat
A flight from IndiGo, en-route from Kuwait to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad), was diverted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai) early Tuesday after an email warned of a “human bomb” on board. The aircraft, operating under callsign 6E1234, landed safely in Mumbai at 8:10 am. Security teams — including bomb disposal, fire and emergency responders — were deployed ahead of the landing.
What Happened
The bomb threat email was reportedly received by airport authorities, prompting immediate coordination between air-traffic control, the airline and security agencies. The plane — an Airbus A321-251NX — departed Kuwait at 1:56 am before being diverted to Mumbai. Passengers and crew were landed safely, with no immediate confirmation yet from IndiGo about the threat’s credibility or any follow-up action.
Context & Previous Incident
Just last week, a separate international flight bound for Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai following a bomb threat — which later proved to be a hoax after police and airport security found no suspicious items. Authorities have registered a case in that earlier incident.
What We Know Now
As of now, there is no public confirmation about the credibility of the current email threat. Security agencies in Mumbai have initiated checks, and investigation into the source of the threat has begun.
