Sun Apr 27 11:38:30 UTC 2025: ## Bomb Scare Grounds Bengaluru-Bound IndiGo Flight in Varanasi
**Varanasi, April 27, 2025** – A bomb scare at Varanasi airport caused a delay for an IndiGo flight bound for Bengaluru on Saturday night. A Canadian national aboard the aircraft claimed to be carrying a bomb, prompting immediate action from airport security.
The passenger was detained and questioned by security officials. The aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for a thorough search, but no explosives were found. Airport Director Puneet Gupta confirmed that the IndiGo crew followed protocol by immediately notifying Air Traffic Control (ATC). The flight was grounded until security agencies gave clearance for departure on Sunday morning. A detailed investigation into the incident is underway.
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