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IndiGo Chennai-Goa Flight Aborts Takeoff After Bomb Threat; Found To Be A Hoax
All 176 passengers and the crew members were safely evacuated. A case has been registered by the Chennai Airport Police, who have launched an investigation.
An IndiGo Chennai-Goa flight aborted its takeoff at Chennai International Airport after a bomb threat was reported to the airport control room around 5:40 pm on Monday.
airport authorities denied takeoff clearance and the aircraft was moved to a safe harbour, with security forces and bomb squad alerted to the scene.
All 176 passengers and six crew members were evacuated to a safe location, and luggage and cargo were removed for screening as part of the precautionary measures.
A thorough search of the aircraft, including its exterior, interiors, passenger belongings, and cargo areas, was conducted with sniffer dogs and security personnel; the probe extended for more than four hours and found no explosive material, confirming the threat as a hoax.
The flight later resumed operations and departed for Goa at 10 pm after a four-hour delay; Chennai Airport Police have registered a case and are investigating the source of the threat.