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Air India Flight Diverts to Pakistan Instead of Amritsar
✍️ Mshale
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 05:36 PM
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An Air India flight scheduled to land in Amritsar was diverted and landed in Pakistan, raising questions about the cause of the unexpected change.
An Air India aircraft that was en route to Amritsar was diverted and landed in Pakistan, according to reports from aviation authorities.
The diversion occurred while the flight was approaching the Amritsar region, but the aircraft entered Pakistani airspace and touched down at an airport in that country.
Indian aviation officials have stated that an investigation is underway to determine whether the change was due to technical issues, weather conditions or other operational factors.
The incident has prompted discussions on cross-border flight protocols and the need for clear communication between airlines and air traffic control agencies.
The diversion occurred while the flight was approaching the Amritsar region, but the aircraft entered Pakistani airspace and touched down at an airport in that country.
Indian aviation officials have stated that an investigation is underway to determine whether the change was due to technical issues, weather conditions or other operational factors.
The incident has prompted discussions on cross-border flight protocols and the need for clear communication between airlines and air traffic control agencies.