Jabalpur-Hyderabad Indigo Flight Diverted Due to Bomb Threat

An Indigo flight 6E 7308 on Sunday operating from Jabalpur to Hyderabad was diverted to Nagpur due to a bomb threat. According to a statement issued by the airlines, upon landing in Nagpur, all passengers were disembarked and mandatory security checks were promptly initiated. The airline apologised, saying, “Passengers were provided with assistance and refreshments, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.”

In a statement, IndiGo said its flight 6E-7308, scheduled from Jabalpur to Hyderabad, got diverted to Nagpur International Airport on Sunday morning due to a bomb threat message on board the aircraft.

“Upon landing, all passengers were disembarked, and mandatory security checks were promptly initiated. Passengers were provided with assistance and refreshments,” the statement added. A police official said the bomb threat message was written on a piece of paper, which was found in the bathroom of the aircraft.

However, nothing suspicious was found after a thorough check by security agencies, the official added.

An airport official said the flight is expected to resume its journey at 2pm.