An emergency evacuation was carried out at Chandigarh Airport on Tuesday after a passenger’s power bank caught fire aboard an IndiGo flight that had just landed from Hyderabad. The incident took place on IndiGo flight 6E 108 from Hyderabad to Chandigarh on May 5, 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,” the airline confirmed in a statement to the press.
“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. The aircraft will undergo necessary checks before resuming operations. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority,” IndiGo added.
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Visuals shared by passengers on X showed people evacuating onto the tarmac. Passengers also reported that smoke filled the cabin following the fire. Around five passengers are suspected to have sustained injuries and have been taken to hospital.
DGCA’s Rules on Power Banks on Flights
Under new rules issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in 2026, passengers are prohibited from using power banks on flights to charge phones or other devices. Power banks are permitted only in carry-on luggage and cannot be stored in overhead compartments, as fires in such locations are harder to detect and control. Spare batteries are subject to the same restrictions.
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