‘IndiGo flight from Delhi landed in Raipur but door didn’t open for 30 minutes’

IndiGo said the Delhi-Raipur flight experienced a delay in opening the aircraft door after landing due to a minor technical issue

Published on: Jun 18, 2025, 22:57:43 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: Passengers aboard IndiGo flight 6E-6313 from Delhi to Raipur were stuck inside the aircraft for nearly half an hour on Wednesday after a delay in opening the door due to a technical issue, people familiar with the matter said.

The Indigo logo during the annual International Air Transport Association meeting in New Delhi. (REUTERS FILE PHOTO)

Raipur mayor Meenal Choubey, who was in the plane, said the flight landed at about 2:20pm, but the passengers were unable to get off for more than 30 minutes.

“When we inquired about the delay, the crew informed us of a technical problem and said they were trying to fix it. Eventually, we requested them to call for external help. Only after that did ground staff manage to open the door,” Choubey told reporters.

“We weren’t scared, but after the recent Ahmedabad air crash, even minor issues bring back those unsettling memories,” she added.

Former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, who was also on the plane, said the passengers had to remain in the aircraft for nearly 40 minutes due to the malfunction.

In a statement, IndiGo acknowledged the incident. “Flight 6E-6313 from Delhi to Raipur on June 18, 2025, experienced a delay in opening the aircraft door after landing due to a minor technical issue. The door was opened following standard safety checks,” a spokesperson said in a statement.

“We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused and thank our passengers for their patience and understanding,” the airline added.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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