An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday morning after a bomb threat, officials at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) said. The aircraft made an emergency landing at 7.45 am and was moved to an isolated bay for security checks.
All passengers were safely evacuated before teams from the CISF, Mumbai Police, and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) conducted a full inspection of the aircraft under standard operating procedures. Authorities have launched an investigation to trace the source and authenticity of the threat.
IndiGo said it followed established protocol. “A security threat was received for IndiGo flight 6E1234 operating from Kuwait to Hyderabad on 2nd December 2025, due to which the aircraft was diverted to Mumbai. We informed the relevant authorities immediately and cooperated fully with security checks,” an IndiGo spokesperson stated.
The airline added that it tried to minimise inconvenience to passengers by offering refreshments and providing regular updates, emphasising that safety of customers, crew, and aircraft remains its top priority. A Mumbai airport official confirmed that prescribed procedures were followed after the alert and said further information would be shared after the checks conclude.
Authorities said alternative arrangements will be made for Hyderabad-bound passengers once the aircraft receives security clearance. Further updates from IndiGo and airport authorities are awaited as the probe continues.
Travellers have been advised to monitor airline and airport notifications for any schedule changes. The incident follows a similar threat on November 12, when an email to IndiGo’s grievance portal triggered a high alert at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), naming multiple airports and prompting precautionary checks. The threat was later confirmed to be a hoax. (Agencies)
