Bomb threat forces emergency landing in Ahmedabad, authorities detain key suspect.

This incident follows a pattern of recent bomb threats at Indian airports, including prior Indigo diversions, though many prove hoaxes. Airport operations remained unaffected beyond the isolated event.

By Connect Gujarat Desk 04 Dec 2025 in Gujarat India

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An IndiGo flight (6E 058) from Medina, Saudi Arabia, to Hyderabad, India, made an emergency landing at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on December 4, 2025, due to a bomb threat issued by a passenger on board. The aircraft, carrying 180 passengers and 6 crew members, landed safely around 11:30-12:30 pm local time after the crew alerted authorities. All passengers and crew were deboarded for security checks, though specific details on the suspect's detention remain limited in initial reports.

Incident Details

The threat arose when a passenger claimed to be carrying a bomb, prompting the diversion to the nearest airport, Ahmedabad. One report mentions an email threat received by IndiGo, leading to precautionary measures. Security teams conducted thorough searches of the aircraft, with no further confirmation on findings or suspect status as of the latest updates

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