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Bomb hoax on Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight stirs panic
Updated On: 14 February, 2024 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
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Passengers on IndiGo flight 6E 5188 from Chennai to Mumbai on February 13, faced a distressing situation as a bomb threat was discovered scribbled on a chit in the lavatory when the flight was about 20 miles away from Mumbai Airport. Prompt response from CISF officials ensured the safety of all passengers and crew. Extensive checks on passengers and luggage were conducted to minimise risks, although the incident understandably caused discomfort among those on board.
“Passenger safety remains paramount in such situations, and the coordinated efforts of security personnel and airline staff ensured that protocols were followed diligently. Luckily on a thorough search of passengers and aircraft, it was found that it was a false threat,” said a CISF official. The discovery of the bomb threat instigated a series of precautionary measures, disrupting the otherwise routine journey. Passengers were subjected to additional security protocols, causing delays and fraying nerves.
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