Kolkata Airport News: Bomb Scare Warning Note Found on Gorakhpur-Bound Flight
Kolkata Airport News
A bomb scare was reported at Kolkata airport on Friday evening after a warning note was found inside a Gorakhpur-bound aircraft. The incident caused panic at the airport and led security officials to immediately stop the flight from taking off.
According to officials, the note was found on a piece of tissue paper kept inside a toilet paper roll in the aircraft’s washroom. The note reportedly contained a warning about a bomb. Airport authorities took the matter seriously and immediately started security procedures.
After the warning was discovered, all passengers were asked to leave the aircraft. The flight was stopped from operating while security teams began a detailed inspection.
An airport official said that such warnings are treated seriously, even when it is not immediately clear whether they are genuine. The decision to deboard passengers was taken as a precaution to ensure their safety.
The aircraft was moved into a security check process. Security personnel began searching the plane and examining different areas for any suspicious object or material.
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were involved in the security operation at the airport. A bomb disposal squad was also called in to inspect the aircraft.
Sniffer dogs were used as part of the search operation. Security teams carefully checked the aircraft, including the cabin and other areas, to determine whether there was any explosive device or other suspicious material.
The authorities also followed other necessary security precautions during the operation. These measures were taken to ensure that passengers, crew members and airport staff remained safe.
The security alert meant that the Gorakhpur-bound aircraft could not leave Kolkata immediately. At the time of the report, there was no clear information about when the flight would be cleared for departure.
The incident also highlighted the importance of security checks at airports. Any warning related to a possible bomb or explosive device is treated as a serious matter because even a false alert can create a major security risk.
Authorities are expected to investigate how the note was placed inside the aircraft’s washroom and who may have written it. Further details will depend on the findings of the security teams and the ongoing investigation.
For passengers, the incident caused disruption and uncertainty, but the immediate priority for airport authorities remained ensuring safety before allowing the aircraft to operate.
Ajeet Yadav is an aviation enthusiast covering airline news, airports, aircraft, and industry developments through well-researched and reliable reporting.
