Delhi IGI Airport On High Alert Following Hoax Bomb Threat Call

High alert was declared at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi following a bomb threat call received for a Darbhanga to Delhi flight.

However, upon investigation, it was revealed to be a bogus call.

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High Security Alert at IGI Airport

At 5.50 pm, a full emergency was declared at the IGI Airport following the receipt of a bomb threat call regarding a SpiceJet flight from Darbhanga to Delhi, scheduled to land at the airport, reported Hindustan Times. The airport landing occurred at 6.04 pm, with passengers being deboarded, and the aircraft parked in an isolation bay for screening.

Upon investigation, the call was determined to be a hoax, although necessary safety protocols were adhered to, considering the security of passengers.

According to ANI, on 24th January, a call was received at the SpiceJet reservation office about a bomb in the aircraft operating flight SG 8496 from Darbhanga to Delhi.

The flight landed safely at Delhi airport at 6 pm and the aircraft was moved to an isolated bay. Passengers have been deplaned safely and the aircraft is undergoing a thorough search by security agencies, according to SpiceJet Spokesperson.