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IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad After Bomb Threat
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Core Event
On September 10 2026, IndiGo flight 6E97 operating from Lucknow to Dammam in Saudi Arabia was forced to land at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad at approximately 5:45 p.m. after a crew member discovered a piece of paper bearing the word “bomb.” The aircraft, carrying 107 passengers and six crew members, was evacuated safely. Police and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a search of the plane and reported that no suspicious material was found.
Background & Context
This incident follows a similar event on August 31, when an Air India Express flight from Dammam to New Delhi made an emergency landing at the same Ahmedabad airport after a crew member found a tissue paper with a bomb warning. That earlier case, involving 32 passengers, was later determined to be a hoax.
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Official Statements & Responses
Airport police inspector A.D. Chavda confirmed that all passengers and crew were disembarked without injury. Police officials indicated that the search conducted by local law enforcement and CISF uncovered no explosives or other hazardous items. The authorities emphasized that the threat was treated as a serious security concern, prompting the precautionary landing and thorough inspection.
Why It Matters
The back-to-back emergencies at Ahmedabad underscore heightened vigilance by Indian aviation security agencies when faced with bomb-related threats, even when later identified as hoaxes. The incidents highlight the operational challenges airlines face in maintaining passenger safety while minimizing disruption, and they reinforce the importance of rapid coordination between airlines, airport authorities, and security forces.
