Mumbai/Hyderabad, November 1: A Hyderabad-bound IndiGo flight from Jeddah was diverted to Mumbai on Saturday morning after a threat email claimed that “LTTE-ISI operatives” carrying a “human bomb” were onboard and planning an explosion similar to the 1984 Madras Airport attack.
The alert, sent to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) around 5.30 am, warned authorities to “stop the landing” of the flight in Hyderabad. Airport officials immediately informed security agencies, who advised diverting the aircraft to Mumbai as a precaution.
Police said the IndiGo flight landed safely in Mumbai, and a full security sweep was conducted. “All checks were completed, and nothing suspicious was found onboard,” an official said, adding that a case has been registered and the sender of the threat email is being traced.
In a statement, IndiGo said it acted swiftly in line with security protocol. “The aircraft was diverted to Mumbai following a security threat received for flight 6E 68 from Jeddah to Hyderabad. The airline informed the relevant authorities and cooperated fully during checks,” the statement read.
IndiGo said it ensured passengers’ comfort during the delay by offering refreshments and regular updates.
