Hyderabad Airport Bomb Threat: IndiGo Flight Diverted After Email

Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport received a bomb threat email targeting an IndiGo flight. The Bomb Threat Assessment Committee declared it a specific threat, leading to the flight's diversion to a nearby airport for safety.

Bomb Threat at Hyderabad Airport

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad received a bomb threat email early on Saturday morning, prompting authorities to divert an IndiGo flight to a nearby airport.

According to a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport official, "On 01.11.2025 at about 0535 hrs, a message was received from APOC that an email was received at RGIA Customer Support RGIA.Customersupport@gmrgroup.in from email ID Papaita Rajan

BTAC Declares Specific Threat, Orders Diversion

Following the threat, the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) convened virtually from 0539 hrs to 0622 hrs and declared it a specific threat. The official added, "Subsequently, the committee decided the following: - The flight shall be diverted to the nearest airport. - The Captain of the flight shall be informed through ATC. - The Captain shall confirm the airport of landing. - A police complaint shall be lodged by GMR Security."

IndiGo Announces New Bengaluru-Riyadh Route

Meanwhile, IndiGo Airlines on Friday announced the launch of direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh, starting November 16, according to an official statement from the airline.

"IndiGo will operate its Airbus A320 aircraft on this new route with the aim of offering affordable and seamless connectivity for travellers," the statement read.

Riyadh is the second city in Saudi Arabia, after Jeddah, to be directly connected to India's technology hub. IndiGo currently connects India with four key cities in Saudi Arabia - Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, and Madinah - along with a growing network across the Middle East. (ANI)

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