A chit bearing the word 'BOMB' was discovered inside the lavatory of a Pune-Guwahati flight on Friday morning, causing panic among passengers and initiating a security response from airport authorities. However, after a thorough search of the aircraft, no suspicious object was found.
Incident Details
Vishalkumar Shrivastav (30), a security officer of the private airline, lodged a complaint with the Airport police. Based on the complaint, the police registered a case against an unidentified person for leaving the chit in the aircraft lavatory.
According to an IndiGo spokesperson, the security threat was noticed shortly before take-off onboard IndiGo flight 6E 623, scheduled to operate from Pune to Guwahati, Assam, on May 29. Following established protocol, the airline informed relevant authorities immediately and cooperated with them in carrying out necessary security checks. The spokesperson expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to customers, emphasizing that the safety and security of customers, crew, and aircraft remain top priorities.
Police reported that all passengers had boarded the flight and the aircraft had started moving towards the taxiway when an air hostess entered the lavatory and found the chit with the word 'BOMB' written on it. She immediately raised an alarm, prompting the flight crew to inform the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The aircraft was subsequently moved to an isolation bay, and all passengers were safely deboarded. Teams from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), along with airline officials, conducted a comprehensive search of the aircraft but found nothing suspicious. Police noted that there are no CCTV cameras inside the lavatory, making it difficult to identify the person who left the note.
Flight Departs After Security Clearance
After security clearance was granted, the flight departed from Pune Airport later in the morning.
