Phuket-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Chennai over security threat onboard

An IndiGo flight headed to Phuket from Mumbai had to divert to Chennai after an alleged bomb threat, which later turned out to be a hoax.

The flight 6E 1089 landed at the Chennai airport, and relevant authorities were informed immediately. The CISF personnel and officials at the airport who checked the flight found it to be a hoax. Further investigation was on, PTI reported quoting airport officials.