Nagpur: A bomb scare on a Nagpur-to-Kolkata IndiGo flight 6E812 sent shockwaves through Nagpur’s aviation community when the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Raipur Airport on Thursday, November 14. Authorities were alerted to a possible bomb on board, prompting immediate redirection of the flight carrying around 180 passengers.
Upon landing in Raipur, security was tightened across the airport, and a bomb disposal unit was deployed to inspect the aircraft. All passengers were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The incident caused a temporary disruption, delaying other flights out of Raipur.
Back in Nagpur, news of the emergency landing spread quickly, raising concerns among travelers and the airport community. Officials are conducting a comprehensive inspection of the plane to ensure passenger safety and to prevent further disruptions.