Kuwait–Delhi Indigo flight makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad after bomb scare

An Indigo Airlines flight operating from Kuwait to Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad early on Friday after a bomb threat was reported onboard, officials said.

The aircraft, operating as Indigo flight 6E 1232, landed safely around 6.40 am with 180 passengers on board. Airport authorities said the emergency landing was carried out as a precautionary measure after a handwritten note on a tissue paper threatening the presence of a bomb was found inside the aircraft.

Sources said the pilot immediately alerted air traffic control following the discovery of the threat, after which standard emergency protocols were activated. The aircraft was diverted to Ahmedabad, where security agencies were placed on high alert ahead of the landing.

“All passengers were safely deboarded and moved to a secure area. There have been no reports of injuries or panic,” a police official said.

Following the landing, bomb disposal squads, CISF personnel, airport security staff and local police teams rushed to the spot. A thorough anti-sabotage and security check of the aircraft is currently underway, officials confirmed. Luggage and cargo are also being screened as part of the standard operating procedure.

Airport sources said flight operations at Ahmedabad airport continued without major disruption, though security measures were intensified for a brief period in the morning.

Further details are awaited as the investigation into the threat continues.

Authorities said the nature and origin of the bomb threat note are being examined, and action will be taken based on the findings of the security agencies.

“IndiGo flight 6E 1232 operating from Kuwait to Delhi on January 30, 2026, was diverted to Ahmedabad following the detection of a security-related concern onboard. The relevant authorities were immediately informed, and all mandated safety and security protocols were duly followed," said an IndiGo representative after the incident.

"After the completion of all necessary checks, the aircraft has been cleared and the flight is expected to depart shortly. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and have made every effort to minimise discomfort by providing refreshments, meals, and regular updates. At IndiGo, the safety and security of our customers, crew, and aircraft remain our highest priority,” they added.