An emergency evacuation occurred at Delhi’s IGI International Airport Terminal 2. Indigo Flight 6221, which was scheduled to fly from Delhi to Varanasi. Indigo Flight 6221’s crew announced an emergency evacuation at 5:10 a.m., shortly before takeoff. Passengers were urged to promptly exit the plane. The initial information presented was that there was a technical problem, however it was later discovered that there was no bomb danger. The evacuation was chaotic, with young children and women among the passengers trying to figure out what had happened.
CISF and fire brigade units responded to the evacuation at Delhi Airport. The entire area around the jet was roped off, and passengers were instructed to remain on buses. Each passenger’s luggage was checked, and a clearance process was began. The runway was also inspected, and CISF men protected the entire region. The inquiry is currently underway, and no information has been released about the source of the threat.
Sanitization Process & Delays: Passengers’ luggage is now being sanitised. It is predicted that the operation will take another two hours to complete. The flying permission will be provided only after the sanitization process is completed. The delays in the approval procedure have disrupted airport operations, and some planes may be delayed as a result.
The incident occurred on Indigo Flight 6221, which was due to depart from Terminal 2 at 5:00 am to Varanasi. Boarding was completed, and all passengers were prepared to go. However, just before takeoff, an announcement was made to deplane the passengers and transfer them to another aircraft. The Indigo personnel did not first disclose the real reason for the emergency evacuation. The passengers were told to evacuate immediately, which caused panic and confusion among the passengers, especially young children and women.
The emergency evacuation at Delhi’s IGI International Airport Terminal 2 has disrupted and delayed airline operations. The inquiry is still underway, and the source of the threat has not been identified. The sanitization of the travellers’ luggage is expected to take about two more hours. The situation at the airport remains tight, with CISF officers and other security teams patrolling the area to ensure its safety. Updates on the incident and the return to normal operations are awaited.