Kuwait-Delhi flight diverted to Ahmedabad following bomb threat
The flight carrying 180 passengers was diverted as a precaution after a handwritten bomb threat was found; no suspicious items were located following a thorough search.
- On Friday, an IndiGo flight operating from Kuwait to Delhi was diverted to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad after a passenger found a handwritten note claiming a bomb on board.
- The pilot, following guidance to divert, headed to the nearest suitable airport after the flight crew alerted air traffic control upon discovering the threat, choosing Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport for its security.
- The aircraft landed around 6.40 am with 180 passengers, all passengers and crew were evacuated without injury, and an extensive security operation began soon after touchdown.
- So far, no suspicious object has been recovered from the aircraft after searches, and an airport official said the flight may take off after getting a final go-ahead.
- PTI updated the report on January 30, 2026, and officials said the incident triggered an immediate security response, following standard operating procedures for in-flight threats.
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