Guwahati, July 17 -- An IndiGo flight bound for Imphal in Manipur returned to Delhi shortly after takeoff on Thursday due to a minor technical issue, the airline confirmed in an official statement.

IndiGo flight 6E 5118, which had departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport, experienced a snag early in the journey. As a safety precaution, the flight crew turned the aircraft around and landed it safely back in Delhi.

"A minor technical issue was identified soon after takeoff. Following standard operating procedures, our pilots decided to return to Delhi. The aircraft landed safely at IGI Airport," an IndiGo spokesperson said.

After the aircraft underwent mandatory technical inspections, engineers cleared it for service, and it res...