Indigo flight grounded at Patna Airport after bomb threat, passenger arrested

An Indigo flight (6e 2126) with a destination of Delhi was reportedly stopped at Patna Airport after a passenger reported having a bomb in his bag. After the information was given and the aircraft was fully inspected, the passengers were safely deboarded at the Patna airport. For inspection, all luggage were taken off the aircraft.

The authorities have made the decision to cancel the flight this evening as a precaution (Thursday night). In response, the Patna police dispatched numerous bomb squad and dog squad units. They were searching the entire airport premises till the time of reporting. Following a man’s alleged claim that he had a bomb in his bag while travelling to Delhi on an aircraft, the Bomb squad and police officers are reportedly conducting an inspection.

A bomb squad and police personnel checked the aircraft and declared it safe. The man’s bag was also checked and no bomb was found, following which he was arrested, ANI reported.