An unusual technical snag created a moment of concern at Raipur airport on Wednesday (June 18) when the gate of an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Raipur got jammed, leaving passengers stranded inside the aircraft for nearly 40 minutes after landing. The flight, which was scheduled to land at 2:25 pm, touched down on time but could not disembark passengers due to the malfunction. Among those onboard were former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, MLA Chaturi Nand, and Raipur Mayor Meenal Choubey.
IndiGo flight door jam leaves VIP passengers stranded for 40 MinutesA technical glitch aboard IndiGo flight 6E-6313 caused a delay in disembarkation after it landed in Raipur on June 18, 2025. The flight, arriving from Delhi, carried several notable passengers, including former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Raipur Mayor Meenal Choubey, both of whom were among those affected by the unexpected holdup.
30–40 minute delay due to jammed aircraft door
According to Mayor Meenal Choubey, the aircraft landed around 2:20 pm, but the exit door failed to open for more than 30 minutes. “When we inquired about the delay, the crew informed us there was a technical issue and they were attempting to open the door,” she told media. “Eventually, we requested them to call for help from outside. Only then did ground staff manage to open the door.”
Former CM Bhupesh Baghel echoed the account, stating that passengers remained seated inside the aircraft for nearly 40 minutes due to the malfunction.
Concerns heightened by recent air incidents
While Mayor Choubey clarified that passengers remained calm and composed, she admitted that “after the Ahmedabad air crash, even minor glitches are unsettling and bring back uneasy memories of such incidents.”
IndiGo issues statement, regrets inconvenience
Later in the day, IndiGo acknowledged the delay, attributing it to a minor technical issue. A spokesperson said, “Flight 6E 6313, operating from Delhi to Raipur, experienced a delay in opening the aircraft door upon arrival on June 18 due to a technical issue. Following standard safety procedures, the door was opened after necessary checks. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused and thank our passengers for their patience.”
The airline confirmed that a full technical inspection will be conducted to prevent recurrence.
No injuries reported
According to airport sources, a technical issue caused the aircraft door to remain locked, preventing passengers from exiting. Ground staff and engineers were immediately called to resolve the issue. After intense efforts lasting around 40 minutes, the gate was finally opened and all passengers were safely deboarded. No injuries or medical emergencies were reported.
Officials stated that a thorough inspection of the aircraft would be carried out to ensure flight safety for future operations.
Delhi-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur
Meanwhile, a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying 157 passengers and six crew members was forced to make an emergency landing at Nagpur Airport on Tuesday following a bomb threat, according to a statement from Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL).
The flight originated from Muscat and was en route to Delhi after a scheduled stopover in Kochi. CIAL reported receiving the threat via its official email ID shortly after the flight departed from Kochi at 9:31 am. Upon receiving the email, airport authorities immediately alerted the concerned security agencies. The situation was taken seriously, and the aircraft was diverted to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, where it landed safely.
All passengers were safely disembarked, and no injuries were reported. An IndiGo spokesperson confirmed the incident, citing a “security concern” and stating that the airline followed standard aviation security protocols, informing authorities without delay.
Following the emergency landing, a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was convened, and the threat was deemed specific. Comprehensive security checks are currently underway, and IndiGo has assured full cooperation with the investigation.