Power Bank Catches Fire On IndiGo Hyderabad-Chandigarh Flight, All Passengers And Crew Evacuated

| May 05, 2026, 08:57:06 PM | TOI.in
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IndiGo flight 6E 108 from Hyderabad to Chandigarh experienced a safety incident after a passenger’s personal electronic device (PED) reportedly caught fire while the aircraft was still stationary after landing. Smoke was noticed coming from a bag before passengers could disembark, prompting the crew to carry out an immediate evacuation using emergency slides. All passengers were safely evacuated and shifted to the terminal, where they were assisted by airline staff. IndiGo informed the relevant authorities and confirmed that the aircraft will undergo mandatory safety inspections before resuming operations. The airline said passenger safety remains its highest priority, especially amid increasing concerns over lithium battery-related fire risks onboard aircraft.

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