All passengers and crew safe; airline arranges alternate aircraft to complete journey
Hyderabad, October 2026 : An IndiGo flight operating from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on Sunday after smoke was detected from a passenger’s personal electronic device, reportedly a malfunctioning power bank, triggering a fire scare onboard.
The flight, 6E 6115, landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. All passengers and crew members were reported safe, and the situation was brought under control by the cabin crew.
According to IndiGo, the crew responded promptly after smoke was detected from the electronic device. Following established safety protocols, the pilots decided to divert the aircraft to Hyderabad, where it made a safe landing.
The fire reportedly broke out in the overhead luggage compartment, causing concern among passengers. The cabin crew used fire extinguishers to put out the flames and prevent the situation from escalating.
A video recorded by a passenger on a mobile phone has surfaced, purportedly showing passengers attempting to tackle the flames by using their bags. The incident reportedly caused panic inside the aircraft before the crew brought the situation under control. The precise time and circumstances of the fire have not yet been confirmed.
An IndiGo spokesperson said an alternate aircraft had been arranged to transport passengers to Chennai.
“We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation and are making all efforts to minimise it, including offering refreshments and sharing timely updates,” the airline said in a statement.
“At IndiGo, the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority,” the spokesperson added.
The Airbus A321-251N aircraft departed from Delhi at 1.30 pm, against its scheduled departure time of 1.10 pm. It was originally scheduled to arrive in Chennai at 4 pm.
The diversion comes amid renewed attention to the safe handling and transportation of portable electronic devices, particularly lithium-ion battery-powered equipment such as power banks. Such batteries can overheat or catch fire if damaged or faulty, making a prompt crew response essential.
The airline said it was making arrangements to minimise inconvenience to passengers and ensure they could continue their journey to Chennai.
Further details about the cause of the incident and any subsequent technical assessment of the aircraft were awaited.
