Many airlines receive ‘security notices’, which authorities must investigate
The safety of passengers on board is at risk due to a series of hoax threats and security warnings received by many airlines on domestic and international routes.
An Indigo flight operating from Jodhpur to Delhi Flight 6E 184, has received a security alert, according to an Indigo press release issued on Saturday. Meanwhile, after the first warning the plane landed safely at the Delhi IGI Airport.
“Flight 6E 184, operating from Jodhpur to Delhi has received a security related alert. The flight has landed in Delhi and the customers have disembarked, we are working with the security agencies as per procedure. Ensuring the safety and security of our customers and Staff remains at the forefront of all aspects of our operations.
Indigo Airlines issued two press statements, for flights from India to Istanbul: ‘Flight 6E 17’ from Mumbai and ‘Flight 6E 11’ from Delhi. This statement emphasized on the appropriate measures as per the guidelines to ensure that the passengers stay well.
“We are aware of the situation involving flight 6E 17 operating from Mumbai to Istanbul. The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our top priority and we are working closely with the relevant authorities and taking all necessary precautions as directed,” read a statement from flight 6E 17.
“We are aware of the situation involving flight 6E 11 operating from Delhi to Istanbul. The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our top priority and we are working closely with the relevant authorities and taking all necessary safety measures as per guidelines,” read a statement from flight 6E 11.
Indigo also issued a press statement regarding the security related alert received on Flight 6E 108, operating from Hyderabad to Chandigarh. Upon arrival, the plane was isolated, and all customers were safely disembarked.
According to the airlines, 20 planes received bomb threat calls: 5 Akasa (QP 1323, QP 1371, QP 1373, QP 1385, QP 1405), 5 Vistara (UK 106, UK 27, UK 107, UK 121, UK 131), 5 Air India (AI 101, AI 105, AI 126, AI 119, AI 161), and 5 Indigo (6E 11, 6E 17, 6E 58, 6E 108, 6E 184).
Previously, the Ministry of Home Affairs sought a report from the Department of Civil Aviation regarding the series of bomb threats to different airlines across the country. In the last 48 hours, at least 13 bomb threats have been received by various airlines on domestic and international routes, all of which have been found to be false.
A senior official confirmed that the MHA has directed the Department of Civil Aviation, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the Bureau of Civil Aviation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) to submit a report on the threats. of bombings. recently discovered. However, senior MoCA officials informed the MHA officials about the matter and provided timely updates.
