An IndiGo flight en route to Srinagar made an emergency landing in Varanasi on Wednesday, reportedly following a "technical malfunction".

The A320neo IndiGo aircraft, which departed from Kolkata with 166 passengers on board, made a precautionary emergency landing after it raised an alarm for fuel leakage.

"IndiGo flight 6E 6961, operating from Kolkata to Srinagar, made a precautionary landing at Varanasi airport due to a suspected technical issue. As a safety measure, the aircraft has been grounded for necessary checks, and an alternate aircraft has been arranged to continue the journey," the airline said in a statement.

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