A bomb threat prompted an IndiGo flight traveling from Kuwait to Delhi to be rerouted to Ahmedabad airport on Friday morning. The aircraft, which had 180 passengers on board, landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport as a precautionary step.
As reported by PTI, airport officials have stated that no suspicious items have been discovered on the aircraft so far.
According to an airport official cited by PTI, the plane touched down safely at Ahmedabad Airport at approximately 6:40 AM, carrying 180 passengers.
The flight was rerouted to Ahmedabad as a safety precaution after a passenger discovered a handwritten note on a piece of paper alleging there was a bomb on board, according to airport officials.
Upon receiving information about the threat, the pilot notified air traffic control, leading to the aircraft being rerouted to Ahmedabad. Once it landed, all passengers were safely disembarked. Security teams and airport staff subsequently conducted a comprehensive search of the plane.
An airport official stated that no suspicious items have been found yet, and the flight might depart once it receives the final approval.
What was IndiGo's statement regarding the incident?
IndiGo announced that its flight 6E 1232, traveling from Kuwait to Delhi, was rerouted to Ahmedabad due to a security threat identified on the aircraft.
IndiGo flight 6E 1232, traveling from Kuwait to Delhi on January 30, 2026, was rerouted to Ahmedabad due to a security alert on board. Authorities were promptly notified, and all required procedures were implemented. After completing all essential inspections, the aircraft was given clearance, and the flight is set to resume shortly," stated an IndiGo spokesperson.
We apologize for any inconvenience experienced by our customers and made every effort to reduce it by providing refreshments, meals, and frequent updates. As usual, the safety and security of our customers, crew, and aircraft remain our highest priorities," the statement noted.
