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Hijack threat note found on Indigo flight at Bengaluru airport; airport declared 'full emergency'

Hijack threat note found on Indigo flight at Bengaluru airport; airport declared 'full emergency'
Image: Asianet Suvarna News

An Indigo flight bound for Lucknow, departing from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, was found with a note containing a hijack threat, causing significant alarm at the airport. The note, found in the aircraft's restroom, stated 'Going to get hijacked exacta at 6:30.' Security forces immediately checked the entire aircraft, finding no explosives or suspicious items. Following thorough checks, the flight was declared safe and given clearance to proceed to Lucknow.

Originally reported by Asianet Suvarna News Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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