Nation

IndiGo aircraft called back from runway at Kochi airport after bomb hoax

After receiving an anonymous call stating the presence of a bomb in a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight, passengers were deboarded in Kochi Airport

By IANS
Anonymous bomb threat delays bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight at Cochin Airport (Photo: NH File Photo)
Anonymous bomb threat delays bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight at Cochin Airport (Photo: NH File Photo) NH File Photo

A Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight was called back from the runway at the Cochin International Airport on Monday after receiving an anonymous call that a bomb was placed in the aircraft.

The aircraft was taxiing on the runway when the call was received

Following a thorough search after offloading the passengers and cargo, it turned out to be a hoax.

Just before 1 p.m., the aircraft was allowed to proceed to its destination.

Meanwhile, the local police has started a detailed probe into the incident.

Published: undefined

Follow us on: Facebook, Twitter, Google News, Instagram 

Join our official telegram channel (@nationalherald) and stay updated with the latest headlines

Published: undefined

Also Read

  • ECI writes to BJP, Cong chiefs over complaints of poll code violations

    • ,

  • BJP planning big communal clash in Karnataka by creating confusion over waqf: DK Shivakumar

    • ,

  • Manipur: Bodies of all 6 people missing in Jiribam found

    • ,

  • Mike Tyson‘s comeback after 19 years ends in unanimous defeat to Jake Paul

    • ,

  • People can’t be instigated by slogans like ‘batenge toh katenge’: Raj Babbar