IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Varanasi Due to Fuel Leak: All 166 Passengers Safely Evacuated

Oct 22, 2025 11:39 pm CST

An IndiGo flight (6E 6961) traveling from Kolkata to Srinagar made an emergency landing at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport following a fuel leak detection. All 166 passengers and crew were safely evacuated, while the aircraft was grounded for technical inspection. IndiGo arranged an alternative aircraft to complete the journey, emphasizing their commitment to passenger safety as their top priority.