{
  "id": 18768395,
  "title": "Full Emergency Declared At Bengaluru Airport After Hijack Threat Note Found On Lucknow-Bound IndiGo Flight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/full-emergency-declared-at-bengaluru-airport-after-hijack-threat-note",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T18:16:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/full-emergency-declared-at-bengaluru-airport-after-hijack-threat-note-found-on-lucknow-bound-indigo-flight"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bengaluru declared a full emergency at Kempegowda International Airport on Saturday following the discovery of a suspected hijack threat note inside an IndiGo flight destined for Lucknow. The IndiGo aircraft, flight 6E-451, was in transit from Bengaluru to Lucknow when cabin crew spotted the threatening note in the aircraft's lavatory. Following strict safety procedures, pilots promptly maneuvered the plane back to Bengaluru to commence security protocols. Once on the ground, airport security and aviation law enforcement units took charge of the plane, conducting extensive anti-sabotage and safety inspections. An ongoing investigation aims to determine the source and origin of the threat message found on board. IndiGo confirmed the incident in an official press release, expressing regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers and assuring them of their efforts to minimize disruption by providing refreshments and regular updates. The flight is scheduled to resume its journey once all necessary safety clearances are obtained. Passenger safety and aircraft security are the airline's top priorities.",
  "summary": "Bengaluru : A full emergency was declared at Kempegowda International Airport (Terminal 1) in Bengaluru on Saturday after a suspected hijack threat message was discovered inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight scheduled for Lucknow. IndiGo flight 6E-451 was en route from Bengaluru to Lucknow when crew members detected the threatening note inside the aircraft's washroom. Adhering to strict safety…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Lucknow-bound IndiGo flight returns to Bengaluru after hijack threat note found onboard",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/lucknow-bound-indigo-flight-returns-to-bengaluru-after-hijack-threat",
        "published": "2026-11-07T16:19:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "'Ignore, See Consequences': IndiGo Flight Returns To Bengaluru After Hijack Threat Note Found In Toilet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/ignore-see-consequences-indigo-flight-returns-to-bengaluru-after",
        "published": "2026-11-07T18:03:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Bengaluru airport declares full emergency after security threat on Lucknow-bound IndiGo flight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/bengaluru-airport-declares-full-emergency-after-security-threat-on",
        "published": "2026-11-07T18:17:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}