Guwahati, July 23 -- An IndiGo flight bound for Diu from Ahmedabad aborted take-off on Wednesday morning due to a technical issue, airline sources confirmed.

The incident occurred at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport around 11:15 am, just as the aircraft began its take-off roll.

The flight, numbered 6E7966, was carrying around 50 passengers and crew members. According to a statement from IndiGo, a technical snag indication was observed shortly before take-off, prompting the pilots to halt the aircraft on the runway.

"In line with standard operating procedures, the pilots informed air traffic control and returned the aircraft to the parking bay for inspection," the airline said. IndiGo confirmed that the aircraft would ...