After the airplane returned, it underwent a series of checks and then took off for Imphal. The number of people who were aboard the flight remains unclear.

“A minor technical snag was detected soon after take-off on flight 6E 5118 operating from Delhi to Imphal. As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn-back and landed safely at Indira Gandhi ...

This alert, by airline pilots or mariners, is given only when they discover serious technical issues in flights or ships that don't pose an immediate threat to life or the aircraft but require quick ...