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Paytm Founder Urges Ban on Power Banks on Flights After IndiGo Fire
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🗓 16 Oct 2026, 07:33 AM
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Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder of Paytm, has called for a ban on power banks aboard IndiGo aircraft following a recent fire incident.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder of Paytm, has publicly urged airlines to ban power banks on flights after a fire incident on an IndiGo aircraft.
The incident, which occurred on an IndiGo flight, has raised concerns about the safety of electronic devices carried by passengers.
Sharma said that power banks should be prohibited on aircraft to prevent potential hazards and called on aviation authorities to enforce stricter regulations.
No official response from IndiGo or the aviation regulator has been reported yet, but the call has sparked discussion among passengers and industry observers.
The incident, which occurred on an IndiGo flight, has raised concerns about the safety of electronic devices carried by passengers.
Sharma said that power banks should be prohibited on aircraft to prevent potential hazards and called on aviation authorities to enforce stricter regulations.
No official response from IndiGo or the aviation regulator has been reported yet, but the call has sparked discussion among passengers and industry observers.