There was chaos at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport) in the country’s capital Delhi on Friday (November 7) when a sudden technical glitch in the air navigation system affected the operations of the entire airport. Due to this disturbance at IGI, which is counted among the busiest airports in the world, about 800 flights were delayed and thousands of passengers had to wait at the terminal for hours.

According to sources, this technical flaw in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system was so serious that both flight landing and takeoff were affected for some time. Many planes were kept in holding patterns in the air, while some had to be diverted to nearby airports. The problem was resolved at around 9 pm, after which flight movements gradually started becoming normal. It is a matter of relief that there was no major accident with any aircraft.

Passengers expressed displeasure

Expressing their displeasure, the passengers said that they were not informed about the situation for several hours. At the same time, passengers of many domestic and international flights were stopped at the gate as runway operations were temporarily stopped.

Where did the problem come from?

The Airport Authority and DGCA immediately deployed technical teams to handle the situation. The failure was related to the navigation data server, causing disruption in communications and navigation systems. During this time the airport staff tried to solve the problems of the passengers.

Advisory issued at around 11:55 pm

In an advisory issued at around 11:55 pm, Delhi Airport Management said, “All flight operations have now become normal. Passengers can travel without any worries.”

As per the passenger advisory issued at 11:55 hours by the IGI Airport, all flight operations are normal at Delhi Airport. pic.twitter.com/UvSasSiqAj

— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2025

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A 13 -year -old boy from Afghanistan, putting his life at risk, was able to reach Delhi from Kabul with Kama Air flight. However, he did not fulfill this risky journey like a passenger, but he has reached India hiding in the wheel of the aircraft.

According to the Hindustan Times report, the 13 -year -old boy from Afghanistan on Sunday surprised the airport officials when he hid inside the landing gear compartment of the aircraft and reached the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in Delhi.

How did Afghani boy reach India
The work coming from Kabul reached Delhi at around 11.10 am on Sunday (September 21, 2025) after a flight of Airlines RQ-4401 an hour and a half. The way an Afghani minor boy has reached India, that kind of air travel efforts are called wheel-wel stoveways worldwide, in which desperate travelers hide themselves inside the wheel bey or undercuries of the aircraft.

Let us know that due to icy height, lack of oxygen and tight space, such efforts are very risky and sometimes people also become victims of hypothermia due to such travel.

What did the airport officer tell
The airport officer said on the condition of anonymity that as soon as the aircraft landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, the Chief Security Officer of the airline saw a boy resident of Kunduj in Afghanistan walking on the taxiway near the aircraft and immediately informed the airport’s security operation control center. The boy was immediately detained and handed over to security agencies including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The Afghan boy was sent back to Kabul from the second flight at around 4 pm on the same day. A CISF official said, “He said that he managed to enter the airport and landing gear without being caught.”

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Smart Police Booth: In the country’s capital Delhi, a big step has been taken keeping in mind the technology and security. The country’s first state-of-the-art “Smart Police Booth” was dedicated to passengers from Sunday at Terminal-3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI).

This revolutionary initiative was inaugurated by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena. This initiative is not just a facility, but a symbol of the new thinking of Delhi Police. Such thinking that wants to attack crime by making technology a weapon and gives citizens a comfortable, accessible and safe environment.

Passengers will get 24×7 smart security

Now there is no need to visit the police station for any problem at the airport. The facilities present in this booth allow passengers to register an e-FIR, report missing goods and get essential information, that too through interactive touch screen panel. This booth is not just an information center, but also a real-time security monitoring unit, where important areas of the terminal are being monitored through CCTV cameras. Computers, printers, scanners, high-speed internet and trained policemen everything is hi-tech and high-speed here.

Strong steps towards Digital India

During the inauguration, the Lieutenant Governor said that this smart booth is not just a post, but a glimpse of future policing. This initiative is the best example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Digital India’ and ‘Smart Policing’ vision on the ground. Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora presented a plant as a memory to the Lieutenant Governor, which was a symbol of commitment to both the environment and security.

Women safety and empowerment also priority

On this occasion, trainers who have imparted self -defense training were also honored, who are working closely with the Delhi Police to make women employees working around the airport self -reliant. This step is not only limited to law and order, but also in the direction of social empowerment.

Smart Police Booth A Vision, A Change

This smart police booth of Delhi Police is a clear indication that security is no longer limited to patrol and gun, now it is an era of data, digitization and efficiency and this era has started today from IGI Airport. This can show a new direction not only to Delhi, but the police system of the entire country. It is expected from this initiative of the capital that in the coming time, such smart booths will be seen in other airports and public places in the country.

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