IndiGo flight from Mumbai gets bomb threat, being inspected

An IndiGo flight, from Mumbai to Muscat, today received a bomb threat minutes before takeoff. The aircraft has been taken to an isolated bay and security checks are being conducted, officials said.

The threat comes just hours after an Air India flight, heading from Mumbai to New York with 239 passengers, was diverted to Delhi airport due to a security concern.

Mumbai airport received a message on X (formerly Twitter) regarding a bomb in the flight bound to New York, reported by sources.

The message was conveyed to security agencies in Delhi and the call was taken to divert the aircraft to Delhi.

According to Delhi Police, the aircraft is currently stationed at the IGI Airport, and all standard safety protocols are being diligently followed to ensure the safety of passengers and crew on board. All security agencies at the airport are on alert.