Kolkata, February 14, 2026 — Panic gripped Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport this morning when a handwritten bomb threat note was spotted in the lavatory of an IndiGo aircraft preparing for takeoff to Shillong.
Flight 6E3074, set to leave at 9:15 AM, was immediately halted during boarding. Passengers were swiftly and safely evacuated, and the plane was towed to a remote isolation bay for security protocols.
A joint team from airport authorities, CISF personnel, and bomb detection units conducted an exhaustive sweep. As of now, no explosives or suspicious objects have been detected, leading officials to classify the threat as a likely hoax while searches continue.
Airport activities resumed normally, with no delays to other departures. IndiGo issued a statement reaffirming passenger safety as its utmost concern and pledged full cooperation with investigators.
The episode adds to a worrying wave of similar false alarms targeting Indian carriers in recent weeks, triggering stricter vigilance across the sector. Authorities are probing the origin of the note, with updates expected soon.
