Bomb Threat Disrupts IndiGo Flight from Ahmedabad to Patna

Bomb Threat Disrupts IndiGo Airlines Flight from Ahmedabad to Patna

PATNA – An alarming bomb threat was reported on an IndiGo Airlines (6E) flight traveling from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Patna (PAT), prompting immediate action from airport authorities. This incident adds to a worrying trend of security scares affecting India’s transportation network recently. The bomb threat, although unverified, surfaced just after a hoax call initiated a bomb alert at Jammu Railway Station, raising the security vigilance across the nation.

IndiGo and airport officials swiftly activated standard safety protocols to ensure passenger security, as highlighted by reports from Hindustan Times.

IndiGo Ahmedabad to Patna Flight Bomb Threat

According to FlightRadar24 data, the flight took off from Ahmedabad at 11:14 AM local time and landed safely in Patna at 12:55 PM IST. The aircraft involved was a 1.6-year-old Airbus A320neo, registered as VT-IQI.

This bomb threat underscores a growing concern regarding hoax threats and security alerts that have been disrupting air and rail services throughout India. In response to the threat, airport security personnel promptly relocated the aircraft to an isolation bay, where specialized teams conducted thorough security checks. Emergency protocols ensured that all 192 passengers were safely evacuated within 40 minutes of the notification.

The bomb threat was communicated via a WhatsApp message to IndiGo’s station manager, Shalini, after the aircraft had landed. The message included an image of a napkin tissue with the word “bomb” written on it, according to information shared with Air Traffic Control.

Air Traffic Control acted quickly, notifying the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which then activated standard security measures to manage the incident effectively.

Similar Incidents of Security Threats

This incident follows a separate bomb alert at Jammu Railway Station, where an anonymous caller claimed that an explosive device was planted. Authorities conducted a thorough search of the station but found no suspicious items, leading to the conclusion that the call was a hoax.

On the same day, authorities responded to another bomb alert at Udyog Bhawan in New Delhi, a high-security area housing several government departments. Emergency teams were dispatched, but no explosives were detected.

A similar situation occurred on May 13, 2025, when an IndiGo flight from Imphal (IMF) to Mumbai (BOM), with a layover in Kolkata (CCU), was diverted to an isolation bay due to a verbal bomb threat made by a passenger during boarding. The passenger, who had just landed in Kolkata, jokingly asked a security officer, “Do I have a bomb?” during a standard security check, prompting immediate action from the authorities.

IndiGo confirmed that flight 6E 5227 was moved to an isolation bay at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, causing delays. By the time the alert was raised, 179 out of 186 passengers had already boarded the flight. The aircraft underwent a comprehensive security sweep as per established protocols.

Conclusion

The recent bomb threat on the IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad to Patna highlights the pressing need for heightened security measures in India’s transportation systems. As incidents of hoax threats increase, authorities are urged to remain vigilant to ensure passenger safety.

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For further reading, you may refer to Hindustan Times and FlightRadar24.