IndiGo Flight Returns to Delhi Bay After Threat Message Before Chennai Departure
A Chennai-bound IndiGo flight 6E 6091 at Delhi airport received a threat message on Friday afternoon before takeoff, prompting the aircraft to return to the bay for anti-sabotage checks. The message, found in a lavatory, warned 'Do not fly 6E 6091.' The flight, scheduled for 3:15 pm with an A321 neo aircraft, did not depart. Authorities conducted safety protocols, but details about passengers and the message's origin remain unclear. IndiGo's comments were awaited. Separately, a bomb threat note was found at Kolkata airport, leading to a search there.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 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 (48/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, economictimes, thetribune, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 23 Oct, 12:31 pm. Other outlets followed.