Security Alert: IndiGo Kolkata-Shillong Flight Grounded After Bomb Threat Note

A routine Saturday morning departure turned into a high-stakes security operation at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU). IndiGo flight 6E 3074, which was scheduled to take off for Shillong at 9:15 AM, remains grounded in an isolation bay following the discovery of a bomb threat.

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The scare has triggered a massive response from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and local police, causing significant delays but ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew who were evacuated before the aircraft could leave the tarmac.

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Kolkata to Shillong: The Timeline of the Scare

The threat was detected not through an anonymous call or email, but via a physical note found on the plane itself.

• 09:00 AM: During the final phases of boarding, a member of the cabin crew performed a routine check of the aircraft’s lavatory.

• 09:10 AM: A piece of paper was discovered inside the toilet compartment with the message: “Bomb inside the aircraft.”

• 09:20 AM: The pilot-in-command alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC), and the “Bomb Threat Assessment Committee” (BTAC) was convened.

• 10:00 AM: The aircraft was towed to a remote isolation bay, away from the main terminal and other active runways.

IndiGo’s Response and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

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An IndiGo spokesperson confirmed that the airline is strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) prescribed for such contingencies.

“A security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 3074 on 14 February 2026. We informed the relevant authorities immediately and are fully cooperating with them in carrying out the necessary security checks,” the airline stated.

The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) is currently using sniffer dogs and X-ray scanners to check every piece of checked-in luggage and cabin baggage.

Investigative Layer: A Rising Pattern of “Toilet Notes”

Our investigative analysis reveals a troubling trend in Indian aviation. This is the third major instance in 2026 where a handwritten note was found in an aircraft lavatory.

1. The January 23 Case: A similar note was found on a Delhi-Pune IndiGo flight, which was later declared a hoax.

2. The Hyderabad Incident: Earlier this week, a “blast warning” email targeted a Gulf Air flight.

3. The Motive: Security experts suggest these notes are often left by passengers attempting to delay flights for personal reasons or as malicious hoaxes. However, the DGCA remains firm: every threat is treated as “real” until proven otherwise.

Flight Status and Passenger Information

If you are a passenger on flight 6E 3074 or were expecting someone on this flight, here is the current situation:

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• Alternative Arrangements: IndiGo has provided refreshments to deboarded passengers in the terminal. An alternative aircraft may be deployed if the current one is not cleared by 2:00 PM.

• Airport Operations: While the isolation bay is occupied, general flight operations at Kolkata airport remain unaffected and are running on schedule.

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Next Steps

If you are scheduled to fly out of Kolkata today, you should check your flight status on the IndiGo app before leaving for the airport, as security lines may be longer than usual. Furthermore, if you are a passenger affected by this specific delay, you should reach out to the IndiGo ground staff for details on the “re-boarding” process once the BDDS issues a “Clean Slate” certificate.

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