Drone scare near Amritsar airport: AI flight sent back to Delhi, IndiGo diverted

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What happened

Two flights were diverted on Sunday night after suspected drone activity was detected near Amritsar Airport.

Authorities closed the airspace shortly after receiving reports of drones in the vicinity.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:18:44 UTC.

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