IndiGo flight lands in Rajkot after cargo smoke detected

An IndiGo flight from Dubai to Mumbai made an emergency landing at Rajkot International Airport in Gujarat on Monday, July 27, 2026, after the crew detected smoke in the aircraft's cargo hold. All 194 passengers and crew members on board flight 6E 1452 evacuated safely and no injuries were reported.

The Airbus A321 was diverted following the in-flight incident, with the pilot alerting Air Traffic Control and requesting an emergency landing as a precaution. Airport authorities declared a full emergency at 2:45 p.m. local time, mobilizing fire tenders, ambulances, police, and other emergency response teams ahead of the aircraft's arrival. The plane landed safely at Rajkot's Hirasar Airport at 3:27 p.m.

Rajkot Airport Director Diganta Borah confirmed the safe landing and evacuation, stating that all passengers had disembarked safely. Inspector K.P. Taretiya of the Airport Police Station noted that while smoke was suspected, no actual fire was found inside the aircraft. Following the landing, passengers were moved to a designated area within the terminal building. Due to the airport's current operational status, which lacks full international customs and immigration facilities, the...