IndiGo Kolkata-Srinagar flight makes emergency landing in Varanasi due to fuel leak

A routine IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Srinagar turned dramatic on Wednesday when it made an emergency landing at Varanasi airport after the crew detected a fuel leak.

The aircraft, 6E-6961, carrying 166 passengers and crew, touched down safely at 4.10 pm at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, the authorities said.

All on board were evacuated safely and moved to the arrival hall. There were no injuries reported.

According to Varanasi Police and airport officials, the pilot immediately alerted Air Traffic Control after noticing the fuel leak.

ATC cleared the aircraft for emergency landing, and the crew successfully brought it to the runway under controlled conditions.

Airport authorities and technical teams are investigating the incident. The situation is currently under control, and normal airport operations have resumed.

The aircraft will continue its journey to Srinagar after necessary inspections and repairs.

Source: India Today