IndiGo Dubai-Mumbai Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Rajkot After Smoke Detected

An IndiGo flight travelling from Dubai to Mumbai made an emergency landing at Rajkot International Airport on Monday after smoke was reported in the aircraft’s cargo hold. The flight was diverted as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Airport officials confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and that all passengers were evacuated without injury. Technical teams have begun examining the aircraft to determine the cause of the smoke, while authorities said the situation remained fully under control.

Safe Landing

According to airport officials, the aircraft was diverted to Rajkot immediately after the crew detected indications of smoke in the cargo hold during the flight.

Rajkot Airport Director Diganta Borah confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and that no injuries were reported. He said the emergency landing was carried out purely as a precaution to eliminate any potential risk to those on board.

All passengers were reported safe, and airport authorities ensured that the situation was managed without any untoward incident.

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Probe Underway

Following the landing, technical teams began inspecting the aircraft to establish the source of the smoke.

Officials said it is too early to determine whether the incident was caused by a technical fault or another factor. A detailed examination of the aircraft is currently underway, and the findings will determine the exact cause.

Airport authorities said operations at Rajkot remained under control and reiterated that passenger safety was the top priority throughout the emergency response. Further details are expected once the inspection is completed.

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