Updated On: 23 September, 2025 12:44 PM IST | Kanpur | mid-day online correspondent
An Indigo Kanpur-Delhi flight was delayed by three hours after a rat was spotted inside the aircraft, sparking panic among passengers and crew. The incident occurred on September 21 at Kanpur Airport, forcing all 172 passengers to disembark before the rodent was finally removed by technical staff.

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In a surprising incident at Kanpur Airport, an Indigo Kanpur-Delhi flight was delayed by three hours after a rat was spotted inside the aircraft. The unexpected rodent created panic among passengers and crew, ultimately leading to the prolonged delay.
The surprising incident took place on Sunday, 21 September, when the Indigo flight landed at Kanpur Airport at around 2:10 pm. The Delhi-Kanpur flight was bound to return to Delhi just before the rat was spotted inside the aircraft by one of the cabin crew.