Air India flight going from Rajkot to Delhi on 2^nd October, 2018 made an emergency landing at Udaipur airport. It may be noted that there were reports of smoke in the cargo hold of flight AI- 496. The Airport Director Kuldeep Singh Rishi has been honoured for quick action and for executing safety arrangements without losing time.

Pilot of AI-496 noticed a smoke-warning light for the cargo hold of the aircraft. Since the flight was close to Udaipur airport, the pilot asked for an emergency landing here at 8:10 p.m. Udaipur airport provided emergency landing to AI-496. The situation was handled very efficiently by emergency staff and fire staff. The aircraft had 123 passengers on board who were all taken out safely along with baggage load.

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The aircraft stayed at Udaipur airport for about 3 hours and after a good check and repair, the flight took off from Udaipur for Delhi at 11:12 p.m. Airport Director took control of the situation and arranged for the safety of the passengers and the aircraft.