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Bengaluru Airport Declares Full Emergency Over Hijack Threat on Lucknow‑bound IndiGo Flight
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 05:02 AM
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A full emergency was declared at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport after a note suggesting a hijack was discovered in the washroom of an IndiGo flight bound for Lucknow.
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport activated a full emergency response on Monday after airport staff found a handwritten note in the washroom of an IndiGo flight scheduled to fly to Lucknow. The note reportedly warned of a possible hijack, prompting security officials to treat the situation as a serious threat.
Airport authorities immediately cordoned off the affected area, evacuated nearby passengers, and deployed specialised security teams to assess the risk. All flights operating from the terminal were temporarily halted while the threat was investigated.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and local police were called in to conduct a thorough sweep of the aircraft and surrounding premises. Preliminary checks found no explosives or weapons, and the note is being examined to determine its origin and credibility.
IndiGo, the airline involved, issued a statement confirming cooperation with authorities and assuring passengers that safety remains its top priority. The airline has not provided a revised departure time for the Lucknow‑bound flight, pending clearance from security officials.
The incident has raised concerns about airport security protocols, but officials emphasized that swift action prevented any escalation and that passenger safety was not compromised.
Airport authorities immediately cordoned off the affected area, evacuated nearby passengers, and deployed specialised security teams to assess the risk. All flights operating from the terminal were temporarily halted while the threat was investigated.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and local police were called in to conduct a thorough sweep of the aircraft and surrounding premises. Preliminary checks found no explosives or weapons, and the note is being examined to determine its origin and credibility.
IndiGo, the airline involved, issued a statement confirming cooperation with authorities and assuring passengers that safety remains its top priority. The airline has not provided a revised departure time for the Lucknow‑bound flight, pending clearance from security officials.
The incident has raised concerns about airport security protocols, but officials emphasized that swift action prevented any escalation and that passenger safety was not compromised.