IndiGo Flight Evacuated As Power Bank Catches Fire After Landing In Chandigarh

An IndiGo flight was evacuated upon landing in Chandigarh today after smoke was detected in cabin luggage. Sources said that a passenger's power bank had caught fire after landing.

The plane was still on the runway, and the passengers were waiting to disembark when the smoke was detected, they said, adding that the source of the smoke was later traced to a power bank in a cabin bag. 

IndiGo confirmed the incident and said that a passenger's personal electronic equipment had caught fire after flight 6E 108 flew in from Hyderabad and landed in the city.

The passengers were safely evacuated and moved to the terminal, a spokesperson said.

"On 5 May 2026, while IndiGo flight 6E 108 from Hyderabad to Chandigarh was stationary after landing, an incident involving a customer's personal electronic equipment catching fire was reported. In the interest of safety, an immediate evacuation was carried out, and all the relevant authorities were immediately informed. All customers have been safely moved to the terminal and are being attended to by the team to ensure their well-being," IndiGo said.

The aircraft will undergo necessary checks before resuming operations, the airline added.

Power banks pose serious safety concerns in aircraft since they contain lithium batteries that can store significant electrical charge. According to the DGCA, lithium battery fires can even cause personal electronic devices to explode.

Airlines, in general, don't allow power banks in the checked-in luggage. IndiGo restricts passengers from carrying power banks more than 160 Wh in their cabin luggage.