Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:50pm on 17 May 2024,Friday India
A full emergency was declared at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after Air India flight AI807 to Bangalore reported a fire in its AC unit. The flight, carrying 175 passengers, returned safely to Delhi. An Air India spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that the auxiliary power unit triggered a fire warning. Passengers and crew deplaned safely, with alternative arrangements made for their travel. This incident follows recent bomb threats in Delhi and Ahmedabad, raising concerns over aviation security and public safety measures. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.