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A Bagdogra-bound IndiGo flight made an emergency landing in Lucknow on Sunday (January 18) after a bomb threat was reported mid-air. Panic erupted after a message
on a tissue paper in the aircraft’s toilet warned of an explosion. Authorities immediately activated emergency protocols and informed officials on the ground. The flight was carrying 238 passengers, along with the pilots and crew. ACP Rajneesh Verma said, "A message was found written on a tissue paper in the toilet of the flight, stating that there was a bomb on board. The flight had 238 passengers, along with the pilots and crew. The flight was en route from Delhi to Bagdogra. It made an emergency landing in Lucknow and is currently being searched," quoted by ANI.
IndiGo Statement
IndiGo promptly addressed the issue, saying they followed protocols to ensure passenger safety. "A security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 6650 operating from Delhi to Bagdogra on 18 January 2026 due to which the aircraft was diverted to Lucknow. Following the established protocol, we informed the relevant authorities immediately and are fully cooperating with them in carrying out the necessary security checks," said IndiGo.
"We are making all efforts to minimize inconvenience to our customers including offering them refreshments and sharing regular updates. As always, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft are our topmost priorities," the airline added in an official statement.
Delhi-Patna Rajdhani Train Bomb Scare
Earlier on Sunday, the Tejas Rajdhani train travelling from Delhi to Patna was stopped for 31 minutes following a bomb threat, officials said, adding that "nothing was found."
Commanding Officer RPF Aligarh Gulzar Singh told ANI, "The Tejas Rajdhani train was going from Delhi to Patna. We received information from Delhi Control about a bomb threat on board."
