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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight diverted to Rajkot after cargo hold smoke alert; passengers evacuated

An IndiGo flight from Dubai to Mumbai carrying 194 passengers and crew was diverted to Gujarat's Rajkot International Airport on Monday after smoke was detected in the aircraft's cargo hold, prompting an emergency landing. All those onboard were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported, officials said.

According to the airport management, "Flight IGO 1452 from Dubai to Mumbai, with 194 persons on board, was diverted to Rajkot after smoke was detected in the cargo hold area" of the aircraft.

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