The IndiGo flight was diverted as a precaution, and the aircraft is being inspected to determine the cause of the smoke alert, Rajkot airport authorities said. An IndiGo flight operating from Dubai to Mumbai made an emergency landing at Rajkot International Airport on Monday after smoke was detected in the aircraft's cargo hold, airport authorities told news agency ANI.Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight lands safely in Rajkot after mid-air smoke alert (File photo/REUTERS)Confirming the incident, Rajkot Airport Director Diganta Borah said the aircraft landed safely and all passengers on board were safe. The flight was diverted as a precaution, and the aircraft is being inspected to determine the cause of the smoke alert.More details awaited.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.
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