IndiGo flight to Lucknow returns to Bengaluru after hijack threat note found onboard

A note claiming a hijack at 6:30 AM was discovered on Flight 6E-451, prompting an emergency return to Bengaluru.

By SafarSamachar Desk7 Nov 2026, 9:51 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1IndiGo flight 6E-451 departed from KIA Terminal 1
2A note claiming a hijack at 6:30 AM was found onboard
3The flight returned to Bengaluru due to the threat

An IndiGo flight bound for Lucknow made an emergency return to Bengaluru after cabin crew members discovered a note on board that claimed the flight would be hijacked at 6:30 AM. The flight, numbered 6E-451, had departed from Terminal 1 of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) when the message was found.

The note reportedly read: 'This flight is going to hijack at 6.30, ignore and see the consequences.' As a result, the aircraft returned to Bengaluru for further security checks and assessment. No injuries or immediate threats were reported in the summary provided.

What this means for Indian travellers

Travellers on IndiGo flights should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to crew members immediately.

More details

At what time did the same aircraft return to Bengaluru after the hijack‑threat note was found?

The aircraft returned to Bengaluru after flying for about 51 minutes.

Source: The Hindu

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