South India

IndiGo aircraft called back from runway at Kochi airport after hoax bomb threat

The aircraft was taxiing on the runway when the call was received

Kochi: A Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight was called back from the runway at the Cochin International Airport on Monday after receiving an anonymous call that a bomb was placed in the aircraft.

The aircraft was taxiing on the runway when the call was received

Following a thorough search after offloading the passengers and cargo, it turned out to be a hoax.

Just before 1 p.m., the aircraft was allowed to proceed to its destination.

Meanwhile, the local police has started a detailed probe into the incident.

Mohammed Amjad

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