Indigo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata, Passengers Safe

A Jaipur-bound IndiGo flight had to make an emergency landing after smoke was detected in the cockpit and cabin.

136 people on board were evacuated after smoke was detected in the cabin and the cockpit of the IndiGo aircraft.  

(Photo altered by The Quint)

A Jaipur-bound IndiGo flight made an emergency landing in Kolkata on the night of 10 December after smoke was detected in the aircraft cockpit and cabin, news agency ANI reported.

All of 136 people on board the Airbus A320 Neo aircraft were evacuated with the help of inflatable slides.

The airline said all the passengers and crew are safe. Several people shared videos of thick smoke inside the cabin on social media.