An Indigo flight operating from Mumbai to Jeddah received a bomb threat on Monday.
"IndiGo flight 6E 56 operating from Mumbai to Jeddah received a bomb threat. As per protocol, the aircraft was taken to an isolated bay, and following the standard operating procedures, mandatory security checks were promptly initiated," Indigo spokesperson told ANI.
Also, IndiGo flight 6E1275 operating from Mumbai to Muscat had received a bomb threat. As per protocol, the aircraft was taken to a isolated bay, and following the standard operating procedure, mandatory security checks were promptly initiated.
Earlier on Monday, a New York-bound Air India flight from Mumbai was diverted to the Delhi airport on October 14 following a security concern arising out of a bomb threat in the aircraft, officials told news agency PTI.
"The aircraft is currently stationed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, and all standard safety protocols are being diligently followed to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew on board," a senior police officer told PTI.
Also, Mumbai-Howrah Mail received a threat to blow up the train with a timer bomb. "According to reports, a round 4 am, off-control received this message. Train number 12809 was stopped at Jalgaon station and checked. No suspicious object was found in it. After this, the train proceeded towards the destination," said CPRO, Central Railway
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