Hijack Threat On Lucknow-Bound IndiGo Flight, Emergency Declared At Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Airport

IndiGo aircraft. (Representative Image)

Bengaluru: A suspected hijack threat triggered a full emergency at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 1 on Saturday after a message was found in the lavatory of an IndiGo flight bound for Lucknow. The pilots of IndiGo flight 6E-451, which was en route from Bengaluru to Lucknow, immediately diverted the aircraft back to Bengaluru after the threatening note was discovered, following standard security protocols.

Upon landing, airport security personnel and aviation law enforcement authorities took control of the aircraft and isolated it to carry out thorough anti-sabotage and safety checks, ANI reported.

An investigation is underway to identify the source of the threat message found on board. Addressing the security scare, an IndiGo spokesperson issued an official statement.

"A security threat was reported onboard IndiGo flight 6E 451, operating from Bengaluru to Lucknow on 07 November 2026. In line with Standard Operating Procedure, the relevant authorities were informed immediately and the pilots decided to return to origin to carry out the necessary security checks, as per protocol," the statement read.

"We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and are making all efforts to minimise it, including offering them refreshments and sharing regular updates. The flight…

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