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IndiGo’s Bengaluru-Lucknow flight returns after hijack threat note found; full emergency declared at Kempegowda Airport

The aircraft was on its way to Lucknow when the note was discovered. As per safety protocols, the aircraft was turned around and returned to Bengaluru so that…

IndiGo's Bengaluru-Lucknow flight returns after hijack threat note found; full emergency declared at Kempegowda Airport
IndiGo's Bengaluru-Lucknow flight returns after hijack threat note found; full emergency declared at Kempegowda Airport — image via Livemint — Credit: Livemint

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The aircraft was on its way to Lucknow when the note was discovered. As per safety protocols, the aircraft was turned around and returned to Bengaluru so that security procedures could be carried out.

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