Drones Spotted Near Amritsar Airport; Three Flights Diverted or Sent Back

Suspected drone activity near Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar disrupted flight operations on Sunday night, affecting three incoming flights, including one international service.

Two flights were diverted to alternative airports, while a third was directed to return to its departure airport following reports of drones being sighted in the vicinity of the airport.

According to available information, the drone sightings prompted airport authorities to take precautionary measures and alter the landing arrangements for the affected aircraft.

IndiGo flight 6E-5028, operating from Mumbai to Amritsar, was diverted to Chandigarh instead of landing at its scheduled destination.

Air India flight AI-855, travelling from Delhi to Amritsar, was instructed to return to Delhi.

The international flight, Malaysia Airlines MH-118, was also diverted to Delhi following the reported drone sightings.

The reported presence of drones near the airport raised concerns over aircraft safety, prompting the authorities to respond to the situation.

The sightings were reported at around 9 pm, following which the airport authorities initiated precautionary action.

Further details regarding the number of drones, their origin and the circumstances surrounding their presence near the airport were not immediately available.

There was also no immediate official confirmation regarding whether the drones had been identified or intercepted.

The incident disrupted the travel plans of passengers aboard the three affected flights.

Further information from the airport authorities and security agencies is awaited.