Flight IX 1253 took off from Varanasi around 8 am. Shortly after take-off, the alarm was activated, following which the pilot contacted Lucknow air traffic control (ATC) and sought permission to land. The aircraft landed safely at 8:52 am.

Air India Express said that the crew operating the plane decided on the “precautionary diversion” keeping the safety of passengers in mind. | India News

Air India Express flight AIX 1253 from Varanasi to Delhi was diverted to Lucknow. The diversion occurred as a precautionary measure after the crew detected a technical issue. The…