IndiGo Flight in Chennai Delayed After Bomb Hoax; Passengers Deboarded

At approximately 6:55 pm, security personnel at Chennai International Airport responded to a bomb threat on an IndiGo flight, leading to the deboarding of all passengers. The crew initiated standard anti‑sabotage protocols, including a thorough search of the aircraft and its passengers, as per airport security guidelines. The flight’s departure was postponed, and passengers were advised to wait for further instructions; no injuries were reported. IndiGo and airport officials confirmed that the threat was a hoax, and investigations are underway to identify the source.