Hyderabad, 04 October (H.S.): An IndiGo flight from Pune to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad suffered a bird hit while approaching the airport on Sunday, following which the aircraft landed safely, according to preliminary information.

The flight, 6E 352, was scheduled to operate to Chandigarh after arriving in Hyderabad. However, the service was cancelled after the aircraft's front portion was found to have sustained minor damage in the bird strike.

Airport authorities conducted a runway inspection following the incident as a precautionary measure. Further details are awaited.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar