Firecracker Incident Near Biju Patnaik International Airport During Diwali Reported by IndiGo Crew

IndiGo crew reported firecrackers being set off near the airport's approach way during Diwali.

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Edited by Sandeep Gupta, Editor · SafarSamachar Desk✔ Fact-checked by Sandeep Gupta10 Nov 2026, 8:57 am IST

Illustration of Biju Patnaik International Airport from a distance on a clear morning. — Illustration: SafarSamachar Pix Desk, created with AI assistance. Not a photograph of the event.

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Key facts at a glance

1IndiGo crew reported firecrackers being burst near Biju Patnaik International Airport's approach way during Diwali
2IndiGo flight landed safely after reporting the incident
3AIIMS-Bhubaneswar treated 28 patients with firecracker-related injuries during Diwali weekend
4Four patients required hospital admission due to firecracker-related injuries
5A 13-year-old died by suicide after being prevented from bursting crackers after 8:30 pm

An IndiGo crew spotted firecrackers near the approach of Biju Patnaik International Airport during Diwali on Sunday and alerted authorities. The alert came in time for an IndiGo flight to land safely.

Over the Diwali weekend, AIIMS-Bhubaneswar treated 28 patients for injuries caused by firecrackers, four of whom were admitted.

In another incident, a 13-year-old died by suicide after being stopped from firing crackers past 8:30 pm. Police registered an unnatural death case.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you are near an airport during festivals, avoid bursting firecrackers near restricted zones. In case of emergencies, contact local authorities immediately.

Sources

TThe New Indian Express

This brief was written with AI assistance from the reports listed above and fact-checked by Sandeep Gupta on 10 Nov 2026. Read our editorial policy.Rules and schedules change - confirm with the airline or embassy before you travel. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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