An IndiGo flight operating from Kuwait to Delhi was forced to divert to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Friday morning following a mid-air bomb threat, which authorities later confirmed as a hoax. This alarming incident represents the third time in just two months that an IndiGo aircraft has either landed or been redirected to Ahmedabad airport under similar threatening circumstances.
Flight Details and Immediate Response
The flight, identified as 6E 1232, departed from Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City early on Friday and was en route to its intended destination of Delhi when the bomb threat was discovered aboard the Airbus A320 aircraft. In a swift response to ensure passenger safety, the flight was diverted to Ahmedabad, landing safely at 6.40 am without any reported incidents, according to sources at the airport.
Security Measures and Investigation
Upon landing, the aircraft underwent a thorough security sweep conducted by a coordinated team of security personnel. This included members from the Ahmedabad city police, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), airport police, as well as specialized bomb detection and disposal squads and dog squads stationed at the airport. The investigation into the source and nature of the threat is likely to be carried out in Delhi, the flight's original destination, highlighting the cross-jurisdictional aspects of such security breaches.
Pattern of Similar Incidents
This event is part of a concerning pattern, marking the third IndiGo aircraft in two months to be affected by bomb threats at Ahmedabad airport. On December 18, 2025, a bomb threat was reported on IndiGo flight 6E 6208, which had taken off from Manohar International Airport in Goa's Mopa and was bound for Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Earlier, on December 4, 2025, another IndiGo flight, 6E 058, flying from Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to Hyderabad, Telangana, made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad after the airline's office received a bomb threat via email.
These repeated incidents raise serious questions about aviation security protocols and the motivations behind such hoaxes, which not only disrupt travel schedules but also strain emergency response resources. Authorities are urged to enhance vigilance and implement stricter measures to prevent such false alarms in the future, ensuring the safety and confidence of air travelers across India.
