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IndiGo Kolkata to Shillong flight receives bomb threat note; passengers evacuated

A bomb threat note found onboard an IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Shillong triggered a full security response and passenger evacuation.

By NES Web Desk

Feb 14, 2026 14:05 IST

Bomb scare on IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Shillong (Kolkata To Shillong Flight). The flight was scheduled to take off from Kolkata airport at 9:05 AM on Saturday. During boarding, a cabin crew member found a note in the toilet. It contained a bomb blast threat. Passengers were immediately disembarked from the aircraft. After safely evacuating the passengers, the plane was moved to a remote location for a search. According to the latest reports, nothing suspicious has been recovered from the flight. Police said an investigation has begun into how the note was placed in the toilet.

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It has been learned that this 75-seat flight was preparing for takeoff. But a note was recovered from the aircraft's toilet. It stated that there was a bomb on the plane. The crew immediately informed the airport authorities. Passengers were disembarked from the aircraft. Subsequently, the entire plane was searched. However, nothing suspicious has been recovered so far. The search continues. Who is behind placing this note? That matter is also being investigated.

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