Bomb Threat Note Found on IndiGo Flight from Lucknow to Bengaluru Declared Hoax
An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Bengaluru received a bomb threat during its final approach on August 26, 2026. A handwritten note on tissue paper was found onboard, prompting security protocols including evacuation and thorough searches by CISF and police at Kempegowda International Airport. The flight landed safely, and no explosives were found. Authorities declared the threat a hoax and continue investigating the source and credibility of the note. Similar bomb threat messages had earlier targeted schools in Delhi, leading to precautionary checks.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: indiatvnews, news18, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 26 Aug, 08:20 am. Other outlets followed.