An IndiGo flight (6E 68) from Jeddah to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Saturday after Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport received a threat email claiming a “human bomb” was onboard. The email, received around 5:30 am, warned authorities to prevent the aircraft from landing in Hyderabad and alleged a plot referencing a “1984 Madras Airport” style blast.
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The aircraft landed safely in Mumbai, where security agencies conducted thorough checks. An IndiGo spokesperson confirmed the diversion following the security alert and said the airline promptly informed authorities, cooperated with all procedures, and worked to minimize passenger inconvenience while the aircraft underwent mandatory screening.
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According to the airport’s complaint, the email claimed “onboard LTTE-ISI operatives” had planned an attack, prompting an immediate virtual meeting of the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee and a decision to divert the flight. A police case has been registered, and further investigation is underway to trace the sender and verify the claims.