Watch | Chennai-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad after fire breaks out due to malfunctioning power bank

An IndiGo flight travelling from Chennai to Hyderabad encountered a fire in the overhead luggage compartment on Sunday, prompting an unexpected diversion to Hyderabad airport. The incident occurred due to a malfunctioning power bank, raising a safety concern among passengers. A passenger captured the event on video, which has since circulated on social media platforms.

In the footage, individuals were seen using their bags to smother the flames. Garvit Bhirani, a journalist based in Gurugram and Deputy Chief Content Producer at LiveMint, reported the event. Bhirani has over six years of experience in journalism, covering a range of topics including national and international news. With a focus on accuracy and engaging storytelling, Bhirani has worked with various organizations and holds multiple certifications in journalism and related fields.