IndiGo's Delhi-Doha flight diverted to Karachi, Pakistan due to medical emergency

IndiGo's Delhi-Doha flight 6E-1736 was diverted to Karachi, Pakistan due to a passenger experiencing a medical emergency. According to reports, the passenger has now been declared dead on arrival. The passenger was identified as Abdullah, a Nigerian national who was around 60 years old.


The airline is currently making arrangements for the other passengers on the flight, in coordination with the relevant authorities, IndiGo said in a statement.


"Unfortunately, on arrival, the passenger was declared dead by the airport medical team," the spokesperson said in a statement.

Civil Aviation Authority officials at Karachi said the passenger fell ill onboard and the captain requested for an emergency landing at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.

Doctors from the health department were sent to provide treatment but the passenger had passed away. After the death certificate of the passenger was issued and all formalities were completed, the plane returned to Delhi.

We are deeply saddened by the news and our prayers and wishes are with his family and loved ones, the airline said.

The total number of people onboard the aircraft could not be immediately ascertained.