Flight from Agartala to Delhi diverted to Lucknow following smoke warning in cargo area; all 103 onboard are safe.

A flight operated by IndiGo from Agartala to Delhi was diverted to Lucknow on Wednesday due to a smoke alert in the cargo area. The aircraft was carrying 103 passengers, all of whom were reported safe following the emergency landing.

IndiGo flight IGO 1098 took off from Agartala at approximately 12:15 PM IST and was expected to arrive in Delhi around 2:50 PM IST. The diversion occurred shortly after takeoff, prompting the pilots to initiate emergency protocols.

Upon being alerted to the smoke warning, the pilots made the decision to land in Lucknow, where emergency services were on standby. Passengers were evacuated safely and provided assistance. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the smoke alert.

Air travel safety is rigorously enforced, and incidents like these are taken seriously by airline operators and regulators. Passengers are encouraged to stay informed and follow airline announcements during emergencies.