Kuwait–Hyderabad IndiGo Flight Diverted to Mumbai Following Human Bomb Alert

On Tuesday, an Indigo flight travelling from Kuwait to Hyderabad made an emergency landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai following a serious bomb threat. 

The aeroplane landed safely and was directed to an isolated bay at the main terminal for thorough security checks. 

The bomb threat was sent via email, alerting security agencies at both Hyderabad and Mumbai airports. 

Swift Security Action After the Kuwait-Hyderabad IndiGo Flight Landing

When the IndiGo flight (6E-1234) travelling from Kuwait to Hyderabad landed after a bomb threat, a large contingent of emergency forces, including Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and personnel from Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), surrounded the aircraft. 

They carried out an in-depth security inspection.

Passengers Safe; Airport and Airline Teams Coordinate With Police to Investigate Threat

Even though passengers on the flight are safe, the airport and airline authorities have taken this matter seriously. 

They are coordinating with law enforcement agencies to probe the threat and ensure everyone’s safety on board. 

Past Incidents of Hoax Bomb Threats Faced by Indian Airlines

The recent bomb threat that led to the safe landing of IndiGo flight at an isolated spot is not a new case. 

There have been similar incidents in the past when hoax bomb threats hit Indian airlines.

Last year (2024), around 999 hoax bomb threats created panic among airport authorities. 

Mr Murlidhar Mohol, member of the Bhartiya Janata Party, said this figure was 10 times higher than the numbers reported in 2023.

These hoax bomb threats have often caused havoc on flight schedules, resulting in widespread disruption in services. 

Police registered complaints and apprehended people in connection with these threats. 

Before that, around 120 bomb hoaxes were reported to airport authorities between 2014 and 2017. The main target centres were Delhi and Mumbai. 

In October 2024, many fake threats caused flight delays and diversions. 

There was a case when Singapore sent two fighter jets to guide an Air India Express flight after a hoax bomb threat. 

In another case, an Air India flight boarding from Delhi to Chicago landed at a small Canadian airport. 

The passengers were flown to Chicago on another flight. 

During that time, with the help of airport Bomb Threat Assessment Committees, India's civil aviation ministry sought to ensure flight safety.

FAQs

Q: What was the aviation security process in that situation?

A: Following the bomb threat on the Kuwait-Hyderabad IndiGo flight, flights were diverted in Mumbai. CISF, bomb disposal squads, and sniffer dogs conducted a thorough security check. 

Q: How many people are inside the plane?

A: Based on reports, there were around 228 passengers and 6 crew members in the Indigo flight (6E-1234). The flight landed at CSMIA airport, Mumbai.

Q: Which agencies have conducted an investigation?

A: IndiGo authorities, CISF, airport security, and Mumbai Police are probing the matter of a hoax bomb threat to the Kuwait-Hyderabad IndiGo flight. 

Q: Are there any previous instances of bomb hoaxes in the past?

A: Yes, there have been previous instances of bomb hoax threats faced by Indian airlines in the past. It caused flight disruptions and diversions.

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