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IndiGo Delhi-Chennai flight diverted after power bank fire
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on Sunday, 11 October 2026, after a passenger's power bank caught fire mid-air. The cabin crew used a fire extinguisher to control the fire, and the aircraft landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
IndiGo said flight 6E 6115 was diverted after smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device. An alternate aircraft has been arranged for passengers to continue their journey to Chennai. Authorities have launched an investigation. All passengers and crew are safe.
Indian Opinion Analysis
All three outlets report the same facts: a power bank fire on IndiGo flight 6E 6115, prompt crew response, safe landing in Hyderabad, and an alternate aircraft arranged. Indian Express adds that an investigation has been launched, while Business Standard and India Today stick to the airline statement. The coverage is uniform straight reporting with no discernible slant. The key point left open is the cause of the fire and any safety changes IndiGo may adopt.
Coverage: 3 sources, 3 neutral
Sources (3): indiatoday.in (neutral report), indianexpress.com (neutral report), business-standard.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
