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The IndiGo flight, scheduled to operate from Lucknow to Delhi, received information about a possible bomb threat on board. Representational file image. | The IndiGo flight carrying around 180 passengers was scheduled to depart from Lucknow for Delhi at 10:45 a.m.Sources told PTI the crew of the aircraft received information about a possible bomb threat on board.Following the alert, the aircraft was held back at the apron and security personnel began checking the plane and other areas as part of the precautionary measures, they said. Another source told PTI that a tissue paper with “bomb” written on it was found inside the lavatory of the aircraft, leading to the panic but it was a hoax.No bomb or any harmful substance had been found in the aircraft during the inspection, the official said, adding further legal and security procedures were underway. An IndiGo spokesperson said shortly before take-off, a security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 2111 scheduled to operate from Lucknow to Delhi.“Following the established protocol, we informed the relevant authorities immediately and are fully cooperating with them in carrying out the necessary security checks. The aircraft will operate its journey to Delhi post-securing relevant clearances,” the spokesperson said in a statement.“We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and are making all efforts to minimise it, including offering them refreshments and timely updates. As always, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft are our topmost priorities,” the official added. Published - June 12, 2026 02:55 pm IST
Security forces conduct a search operation against Naxalites and PLFI Maoists. File (Image used for representational purpose only) | On the basis of input provided by surrendered Maoists, an intensive search was conducted by District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Border Security Force (BSF) in the forest area of Kirmitti and Katuapadar under Mathili police station limits of Odisha bordering to Durva police station under Bastar District (Chhattisgarh) this morning, said Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Vinod Patil.Is India’s Maoist insurgency finally over?During the search operation, a huge quantity of arms, Improvised explosive devices (IEDs), grenade and other articles were recovered, the SP said. According to police, the recovered items include one Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) light machine gun (LMG), two INSAS rifles, two tiffin bombs, 8 kg IED, one grenade, an AK magazine, gun powder, battery, and an electric detonator.This is a big blow to the Maoists for their destructive activities in the area. It is suspected that these explosives, along with other materials, were intended for Maoist cadres and were intended to use them against innocent civilians and security forces and carry out their destructive activities, the police said. Published - June 09, 2026 04:26 pm IST
Representational file image. | "To prevent any spillover of recent violence in Kotlen, security forces undertook a combing operation on Saturday in areas around Litan, Mahadev and Sinakeithel" and highway areas in Tangkhul Naga-majority Ukhrul district which shares boundaries with Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district," police said in a statement.The development came in the wake of the killing of three civilians in a gun attack at Loibol Khullen village in Kangpokpi district on Friday (June 5, 2026).Police said villages of both communities were patrolled jointly, and bunkers were traced and dismantled."Village authorities and civil society organisations were approached for their essential support and were assured of the presence of security forces in the area to ward off any threats", it said."They were also requested to sensitise their youths not to get carried away by incidents in other areas and indulge in violence near their villages," police said. Published - June 07, 2026 10:54 am IST
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