Panic in the Skies: Bomb Threat Forces Emergency Landing in Mumbai

Mumbai, April 8, 2025: A full emergency was declared at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Monday evening after a bomb threat was reported aboard an IndiGo flight arriving from Jaipur.

Flight 6E 5324, carrying 225 passengers, landed safely at around 8:50 PM. The emergency alert was issued at 8:43 PM, just minutes before the aircraft touched down. Upon landing, the plane was directed to a remote parking bay as part of established safety protocols.

The alert was reportedly triggered by a threatening note found in one of the plane’s lavatories. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the contents of the note.

In an official statement, airport authorities said, “A threat note was found on board an incoming flight from Jaipur. As a safety precaution, a full emergency was declared. The flight landed safely and airport operations continued without disruption.”

IndiGo and airport officials emphasized that the safety of passengers and crew remains their top priority. All passengers were safely evacuated, and a comprehensive security inspection of the aircraft was conducted.

An investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.