IndiGo Bengaluru-Bound Flight Called Back From Runway At Kochi Airport After Hoax Bomb Threat

IndiGo Bengaluru-Bound Flight Called Back From Runway At Kochi Airport After Hoax Bomb Threat

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.

IANSUpdated: Monday, August 28, 2023, 04:11 PM IST
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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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