Representative image AHMEDABAD: An IndiGo Madinah-Hyderabad flight with more than 180 passengers and six crew members made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport Thursday after an alleged bomb threat mid-air. It later turned out to be a hoax.Crew allegedly got a message claiming that an explosive device had been planted in the aircraft. The pilot alerted ATC, following which security agencies were put on standby and the flight was diverted to Ahmedabad, said sources.All passengers were deboarded. Teams from Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, CISF, police and airport security cordoned off the area. “The aircraft was inspected, and no-thing suspicious was found,” ACP (Zone-G) V N Yadav said. Till 7pm, the flight had not departed. “Necessary arrangements were made for passeng-ers,” an airline source said. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Never Going With RJD Again” Nitish Kumar’s Sharp Swipe At RJD Bloc In AssemblyPM Modi Welcomes President Putin With Warm Hug Ahead Of India-Russia SummitHugs, Handshakes & High Diplomacy: Modi-Putin Bond Defines India-Russia SummitShashi Tharoor Says Strengthening Russia Ties Won’t Affect Relations With US, China‘Light Of My Life’ Swaraj Kaushal Passes Away At 73; Daughter Bansuri Pays Heartfelt TributePM Modi Breaks Protocol, Receives Vladimir Putin With A Hug, Shares Car In Big India-Russia MomentPutin Visit To Boost India-Russia Trade To New Highs, Says WTC ChairmanPiyush Goyal Hails Russia As India’s Trusted Friend, Urges Removal Of Trade BarriersIndia And Russia Boost Military Ties As Rajnath Singh Highlights Strategic Tech PartnershipAfghanistan FM Muttaqi Defends India Ties, Slams Pakistan Over Deoband Row And Shifting Accusations123PhotostoriesVijayashanti, Pratighatana and Karthavyam; Fearless women taking on corrupt power in fiery Telugu classicsVikrant Massey on underdog stories and complex heroes; Nuanced characters that highlight his versatile talentNutrition fact of the day: How much protein do I need to consume in a day?6 types of winter Halwas from the bylanes of Purani DilliWhat Déjà Vu really means in spirituality; some interpretations will leave you shocked5 workouts proven to boost heart health and longevityNature’s rainbow feathered wonders: 5 colourful birds that paint the sky as they fly5 love quotes from Jane Austen that feel like a warm hug on a winter evening5 foods you should not cook in an iron kadhaiThe Spiritual Meaning of Angel Numbers You Keep Seeing123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingStephen Curry WifeNBA Trade RumorsRaKai Walmart IncidentCandace OwensNHL Trade RumorDak PrescottTravis KelceKobe BryantLuka DoncicGolden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers
AHMEDABAD: An IndiGo Madinah-Hyderabad flight with more than 180 passengers and six crew members made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport Thursday after an alleged bomb threat mid-air. It later turned out to be a hoax.Crew allegedly got a message claiming that an explosive device had been planted in the aircraft. The pilot alerted ATC, following which security agencies were put on standby and the flight was diverted to Ahmedabad, said sources.All passengers were deboarded. Teams from Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, CISF, police and airport security cordoned off the area. “The aircraft was inspected, and no-thing suspicious was found,” ACP (Zone-G) V N Yadav said. Till 7pm, the flight had not departed. “Necessary arrangements were made for passeng-ers,” an airline source said.
