India News | Delhi Airport on Alert After Darbhanga-Delhi Flight Receives Hoax Bomb Threat Call
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital was put on high alert after a bomb threat call was received for a Darbhanga to Delhi flight. However, during the inquiry, it turned out to be a bogus call, officials said on Wednesday.
New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): The Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital was put on high alert after a bomb threat call was received for a Darbhanga to Delhi flight. However, during the inquiry, it turned out to be a bogus call, officials said on Wednesday.
"During the enquiry, the call was found to be a hoax. However necessary safety protocols were followed keeping in view the security of passengers," DCP airport said.
The passengers were swiftly deplaned after the flight landed in Delhi.
"On 24th January, a call was received at the SpiceJet reservation office about a bomb in the aircraft operating flight SG 8496 from Darbhanga to Delhi. The flight landed safely at Delhi airport at 6 pm and the aircraft was moved to an isolated bay," SpiceJet Spokesperson said in a statement.
"Passengers have been deplaned safely and the aircraft is undergoing a thorough search by security agencies," it added.
Further investigation is underway. (ANI)
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