Varanasi Airport: IndiGo Plane Lands Safely Amidst Fuel Leak Scare

A mid-air emergency unfolded today as an IndiGo aircraft, flying from Kolkata to the picturesque city of Srinagar, diverted to Varanasi’s Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport due to a significant fuel leak. The pilot’s swift decision ensured the safe landing of the plane. All 166 passengers and the flight crew disembarked safely, underscoring the effectiveness of emergency procedures. Investigations into the precise nature and origin of the fuel leak are underway by airport officials. Varanasi Police confirmed that the situation was managed effectively, and normal flight activities at the airport have resumed.