Patna, Jan 3 (PTI) A Delhi-bound IndiGo plane had to return to the Patna airport shortly after take-off on Wednesday afternoon due to a technical glitch, an official said.

The flight, 6E-2074, with 187 passengers and crew members on board landed safely at the Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport here, he said.

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"It was an emergency landing. Shortly after take-off at 12.58 pm from Patna airport, the air traffic controller (ATC) contacted the pilot to return mid-air due to some technical problem," Patna airport director Anchal Prakash said.

In a statement, the airline said that the aircraft is undergoing inspection as per protocol.

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"The flight has been cancelled for the day and passengers have been offered refunds or alternate travel options. We deeply regret the inconvenience caused," it added.

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