Kochi, August 28: 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.
Aircraft was taxiing on the runway when the call was received
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.
Aircraft allowed to proceed
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.
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