IndiGo Kolkata-Srinagar flight makes emergency landing in Varanasi due to fuel leak

A routine IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Srinagar turned dramatic on Wednesday when it made an emergency landing at Varanasi airport after the crew detected a fuel leak.

The aircraft, 6E-6961, carrying 166 passengers and crew, touched down safely at 4.10 pm at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, the authorities said.

All on board were evacuated safely and moved to the arrival hall. There were no injuries reported.

According to Varanasi Police and airport officials, the pilot immediately alerted Air Traffic Control after noticing the fuel leak.

ATC cleared the aircraft for



emergency landing, and the crew successfully brought it to the runway under controlled conditions.

"On October 22, 2025, IndiGo flight 6E 6961, operating from Kolkata to Srinagar, made a precautionary landing at Varanasi Airport due to a suspected technical issue," an IndiGo spokesperson said.

The airlines later arranged an alternate flight for the passengers to continue the journey, the official added.

"At IndiGo, the safety of our passengers, crew, and aircraft is our top priority. We appreciate our customers' patience and cooperation as our teams work to minimize any inconvenience," the statement further said.