An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru was diverted to Bhopal after a suspected technical issue was detected mid-air, the airline said on Tuesday.

The aircraft, operating as flight AI2487, landed safely at Bhopal, where it is undergoing precautionary checks that are expected to take an extended time for rectification, the airline spokesperson said.

“Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers by this unforeseen situation. Our ground team at Bhopal has been providing immediate assistance and support to the passengers. Every effort is being made to fly the passengers to their destination at the earliest,” the spokesperson added.

The airline reiterated that the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew remain its top priority.

Meanwhile, an Air India San Francisco

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