Panic at Mumbai airport over ‘Danger’ note on IndiGo flight

April 1, 2026

Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport witnessed brief panic on Wednesday after a tissue paper with the word “Danger” was found inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight.

The incident occurred when the aircraft was being prepared for its journey from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, prompting immediate concern among airport authorities.

Security agencies rush, no threat found
Police, fire brigade and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams were rushed to the spot, and a thorough search of the aircraft and nearby areas was conducted.

After detailed जांच, officials confirmed that no suspicious or dangerous object was found, declaring the alert a false alarm.

Case registered, probe underway
Mumbai Police have registered a case against an unknown person and launched an investigation to trace the source of the message.

Airport operations returned to normal soon after clearance, with authorities assuring passengers of safety and strict security measures.