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IndiGo Flight Delayed After Hoax Bomb Threat Found on Tissue Paper

Analysed 12 Jun 2026·13 sources analysed·Lucknow, India·Crime
IndiGo Flight Delayed After Hoax Bomb Threat Found on Tissue PaperPreviousNext

An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi carrying around 180 passengers was delayed on June 12 after a hoax bomb threat was reported shortly before takeoff. A tissue paper with the word "bomb" was found in the aircraft's lavatory, prompting security personnel to conduct thorough inspections. No explosives or harmful substances were found, and legal and security procedures are ongoing. IndiGo confirmed the incident and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 13 sources

We measured how 13 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 25/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • theassamtribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • mint— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • zeenews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • republicworld— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
40%
AI analysis of 13 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 12 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 13 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a straightforward factual account without political framing. Coverage focuses on the security response and airline procedures, with no partisan viewpoints or political commentary. Sources include official statements and news agencies, maintaining a neutral tone centered on safety and operational impact.

Sentiment — Neutral (40/100)

The overall sentiment is neutral to slightly negative due to the disruption caused by the hoax threat. While the incident caused passenger anxiety and delays, the coverage emphasizes the absence of actual danger and the effective security response, balancing concern with reassurance.

How 13 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
theassamtribuneBomb threat note in lavatory delays Delhi-bound IndiGo flightCenterNeutral
ndtvDelhi-Bound IndiGo Flight Delayed Due To Hoax Bomb Threat At Lucknow AirportCenterNeutral
indianexpress'Bomb' written on tissue delays Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo flightCenterNeutral
mintFake bomb threat delays Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo flight Today NewsCenterNeutral
zeenewsHoax bomb threat delays Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo flightCenterNeutral
freepressjournalHoax Bomb Threat Delays Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo Flight, Security Check Clears AircraftCenterNeutral
republicworldBreaking: IndiGo Flight Receives Hoax Bomb Threat Minutes Before Takeoff From DelhiCenterNeutral
englishIndiGo Flight Bomb Scare: Hoax Note Triggers Security Scare, Delays Lucknow-Delhi PassengerCenterNeutral
hindustantimes'Bomb' message on tissue in Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo flight's toilet halts takeoffCenterNeutral
indiatodayDelhi-bound IndiGo flight gets bomb threat minutes before takeoff from LucknowCenterNegative
businessstandardIndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi delayed after hoax bomb threatCenterNeutral
news18Hoax bomb threat delays Lucknow-Delhi flightCenterNeutral
economictimesHoax bomb threat delays Indigo's Lucknow-Delhi flightCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 12 Jun, 06:40 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    economictimes12 Jun, 06:40 am
    Hoax bomb threat delays Indigo's Lucknow-Delhi flight
  2. 2
    news1812 Jun, 06:45 am
    Hoax bomb threat delays Lucknow-Delhi flight
  3. 3
    businessstandard12 Jun, 06:48 am
    IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi delayed after hoax bomb threat
  4. 4
    indiatoday12 Jun, 06:53 am
    Delhi-bound IndiGo flight gets bomb threat minutes before takeoff from Lucknow
  5. 5
    hindustantimes12 Jun, 06:58 am
    'Bomb' message on tissue in Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo flight's toilet halts takeoff
  6. 6
    english12 Jun, 07:00 am
    IndiGo Flight Bomb Scare: Hoax Note Triggers Security Scare, Delays Lucknow-Delhi Passenger
  7. 7
    republicworld12 Jun, 07:09 am
    Breaking: IndiGo Flight Receives Hoax Bomb Threat Minutes Before Takeoff From Delhi
  8. 8
    freepressjournal12 Jun, 07:09 am
    Hoax Bomb Threat Delays Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo Flight, Security Check Clears Aircraft
  9. 9
    zeenews12 Jun, 07:13 am
    Hoax bomb threat delays Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo flight
  10. 10
    mint12 Jun, 07:24 am
    Fake bomb threat delays Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo flight Today News

Lens Score breakdown

25/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap80%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Airport AuthoritiesSecurity AgenciesIndira Gandhi International Airport
Corporate
IndiGo
Enforcement
Security Personnel

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Lucknow, India
Sources analysed
13
Last analysed
12 Jun 2026
Key entities
IndiGoLucknowDelhiAirport apronPress Trust of IndiaAircraft lavatoryToiletHoaxAirportFlight InternationalTakeoffAirline