An Air India flight bound for Kathmandu from New Delhi was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff today due to an unexpected technical problem. The aircraft, identified as an Airbus A320-214 operating under call sign AI219, had already reached the airspace above Lucknow when the flight crew reported the issue and opted to return to its point of origin as a precautionary measure.

Officials at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport confirmed that the flight never entered Nepali airspace, having diverted while still over India. While the exact nature of the technical fault remains under investigation, the airline has yet to release specific details regarding the passenger manifest or the current status of the travelers on board. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation, and further updates are expected once a formal statement is issued.