International aviation security protocols were put to the test early on 30 January 2026 when IndiGo flight 6E1232 from Kuwait to Delhi made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad after a handwritten bomb threat was discovered on board. The Airbus A321 carrying 180 passengers and six crew landed safely at 06:40 IST and was taxied to an isolation bay as CISF commandos, bomb-disposal squads and local police executed standard operating procedures.
All passengers were evacuated within minutes and accommodated in a secure lounge while baggage and the aircraft underwent a five-hour anti-sabotage sweep. No explosives were found and the flight later continued to Delhi. Investigators are analysing handwriting samples to identify the culprit, while aviation authorities praised the crew’s quick decision-making.
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Although the incident caused only minor delays at Ahmedabad airport, it served as a reminder for corporate travel managers to review crisis-management policies, especially for routes over the Gulf where Indian carriers are expanding. War-risk insurance and employee-tracking tools should be verified for accuracy.
IndiGo said all security protocols were followed and cooperated fully with agencies. Industry analysts note that such threats, though rare, can erode traveller confidence; transparent communication and rapid resumption of service were therefore critical in containing disruption.
All passengers were evacuated within minutes and accommodated in a secure lounge while baggage and the aircraft underwent a five-hour anti-sabotage sweep. No explosives were found and the flight later continued to Delhi. Investigators are analysing handwriting samples to identify the culprit, while aviation authorities praised the crew’s quick decision-making.
Whether employees are flying over the Gulf or transiting multiple hubs, VisaHQ can ease the burden on travel managers by automating visa checks, flagging last-minute document gaps and pushing real-time security updates for more than 2,000 destinations worldwide. Its India portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/) integrates seamlessly with corporate booking tools, helping companies keep travellers compliant and informed before, during and after unexpected disruptions like bomb threats or diversions.
Although the incident caused only minor delays at Ahmedabad airport, it served as a reminder for corporate travel managers to review crisis-management policies, especially for routes over the Gulf where Indian carriers are expanding. War-risk insurance and employee-tracking tools should be verified for accuracy.
IndiGo said all security protocols were followed and cooperated fully with agencies. Industry analysts note that such threats, though rare, can erode traveller confidence; transparent communication and rapid resumption of service were therefore critical in containing disruption.
