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12 Oct 2026

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How a power bank forced Chennai-bound IndiGo flight to divert to Hyderabad

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  1. Hindustan Times

    Chennai-bound IndiGo flight diverted after passenger’s power bank catches fire | What rules say

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    The aircraft was subsequently grounded for checks and maintenance; its return to service depends on an inspection of any impact or damage

    · 12 Oct 2026, 15:57 IST

  2. The Hindu

    Chennai-bound Indigo flight from Delhi diverted to Hyderabad following 'smoke' onboard, lands safely

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    The flight was diverted after smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device.

    · 12 Oct 2026, 15:09 IST

  3. The Hindu

    Indigo Delhi-Chennai flight fire: what are the rules for carrying power banks on planes

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    The Indigo Delhi-to-Chennai flight, 6E 6115, was diverted to Hyderabad after a passenger’s power bank caught fire in an overhead bin; know more about the DGCA rules on portable chargers

    · 12 Oct 2026, 13:18 IST

  4. Mint

    How a power bank forced Chennai-bound IndiGo flight to divert to Hyderabad

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    IndiGo said smoke was detected from a passenger's personal electronic device, following which the crew brought the situation under control and the pilots diverted the flight to Hyderabad.

    · 11 Oct 2026, 23:49 IST