Varanasi-bound aircraft develops snag mid-air, returns to Lucknow

Passengers alleged that airline officials did not make efforts to re-route them and only volunteered to offer an overnight bus ride to Varanasi

Updated on: Nov 16, 2023, 05:14:19 IST

By Anupam Srivastava

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LUCKNOW A Varanasi-bound Indigo flight (6E 7741) returned to the Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport in Lucknow within half an hour of take-off on Wednesday following a mid-air technical snag, said officials.

The aircraft left Lucknow at 6.20pm and was scheduled to land in Varanasi at 7.20pm. After it covered some distance, passengers noticed some unusual sound in the aircraft while the pilot was making efforts to land back in Lucknow. Minister of heavy industries Mahendra Nath Pandey was also on board the aircraft.

Rupesh Kumar, spokesperson of Lucknow Airport, confirmed that the flight returned to Lucknow due to a technical snag. The airline did not specify the nature of technical problem.

Passengers alleged that Indigo officials did not make efforts to re-route them and only volunteered to offer an overnight bus ride to Varanasi.

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Anupam Srivastava
Anupam Srivastava is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Lucknow, with over 26 years of experience in journalism. A widely travelled reporter, he is known for producing impactful exclusives, investigative reports, and in-depth analyses across environment, science, healthcare, women's issues, human-interest stories, civil aviation, surface and inland water transport, agriculture, urban and rural development, governance, public policy, politics, culture, music, and literature. Recognised for his meticulous research and evidence-based reporting, he has consistently highlighted issues that directly affect the lives of ordinary citizens, exposing governance gaps, policy failures, and environmental concerns while amplifying the voices of underserved communities. His reporting has influenced public discourse and contributed to administrative action and policy interventions, including the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to accord river status to the Kukrail instead of a drain after his reportage brought the issue into focus. His commitment to public-interest journalism has earned him prestigious awards for excellence in reporting on environment, science, literature, and culture. Combining investigative journalism, data-driven analysis, and compelling storytelling, Anupam Srivastava continues to produce journalism that informs, influences, and promotes accountability, firmly upholding the values of an independent and responsible press.Read More