IndiGo Flight From Kuwait to Delhi Makes Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad After Bomb Threat

Ahmedabad | Gujarat — An IndiGo international flight en route from Kuwait to Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday after a bomb and hijack threat note was discovered onboard, triggering panic and a massive security operation. The threat, written on a tissue paper, warned of blowing up the aircraft, prompting authorities to activate standard aviation security protocols immediately.

The aircraft, carrying around 180 passengers, landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, where all passengers were deplaned and subjected to detailed security checks. Their cabin and check-in baggage were also thoroughly examined by multiple security agencies, including the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS).

According to airport sources, the security screening of passengers and luggage is a time-consuming process and may delay the onward journey by nearly two hours. “The checking of the aircraft has been completed, while passenger and baggage screening is currently underway. So far, nothing suspicious has been found,” a senior airport official said.

Confirming the development, PI N.D. Nakum of the Airport Police Station stated that all safety procedures were followed without exception. “After receiving the threat, security agencies were immediately alerted. A complete anti-sabotage check of the aircraft was carried out by the BDDS. No objectionable or explosive material was found during the investigation,” Nakum said, adding that further inquiry is being conducted as per protocol to trace the origin of the threat.

The incident comes close on the heels of a series of hoax bomb threats reported across Gujarat in recent weeks, raising serious concerns over aviation and public infrastructure security. Just two days ago, on January 27, an anonymous email threatened to blow up the Ahmedabad airport, claiming a bomb had been planted in the luggage section. After an intensive search operation, the threat was declared a hoax, and a formal complaint was registered by airport security authorities.

Earlier incidents have also targeted flights and public institutions. On December 18, 2025, an IndiGo flight from Goa to Ahmedabad received a bomb threat through a note found onboard. More than 140 passengers were evacuated, and the aircraft was searched by CISF and the bomb squad, but nothing suspicious was recovered.

In separate cases, emails threatening to blow up schools, Sabarmati Central Jail, Gandhi Ashram, and even the Vadodara Collectorate office caused panic and forced evacuations. Investigations later revealed these threats to be hoax emails sent through anonymous and foreign email services.

While all recent threats have turned out to be false, security agencies remain on high alert. Officials have reiterated that every threat is treated as real until proven otherwise. “Passenger safety is our top priority. Even a single written note cannot be taken lightly in today’s security environment,” an airport security official said.