New Delhi: An Air India flight from Delhi to Indore on Saturday returned to the national capital shortly after takeoff following a fire indication in one of its engines, the airline confirmed.

Flight AI2913 had departed Delhi for Indore when the cockpit crew reportedly received a fire warning for the right engine. Following standard operating procedures, the pilots shut down the affected engine and returned to Delhi.

In a statement, Air India said, “Flight AI2913, operating from Delhi to Indore on 31 August, air-returned to Delhi shortly after take-off, as the cockpit crew received a fire indication for the right engine. Following standard procedure, the cockpit crew elected to shut down the engine and returned to Delhi where the flight landed safely.”

The aircraft has been grounded for inspection, and passengers are being transferred to an alternate aircraft to continue their journey to Indore, the airline added. “We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers. At Air India, the safety of passengers and crew are our top priority,” the statement said.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been informed and is expected to investigate the incident.