An Indore-bound Air India flight returned to the city shortly after takeoff on Sunday after the pilot received a “fire indication" in the right engine of the aircraft, the airline said.

The airplane was grounded for inspection, and the passengers were transferred to an alternative aircraft to Indore.

“Flight AI2913, operating from Delhi to Indore on 31 August, air-returned to Delhi shortly after take-off, as the cockpit crew received a fire indication for the right engine. Following standard procedure, the cockpit crew elected to shut down the engine and returned to Delhi where the flight landed safely. The aircraft has been grounded for inspection, and passengers are being transferred to an alternative aircraft which will operate the flight to Indore shortly. The regulator has been duly informed of the incident. We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers. At Air India, the safety of passengers and crew are our top priority," the airline spokesperson said.

The pilots followed standard procedure, turned off the engine, and flew back to Delhi, where the plane landed safely. The airline said it has informed the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, about the incident.

Source: ANI