Mohali, May 7 -- A day after a power bank blast on an IndiGo flight (6E108) from Hyderabad to Chandigarh triggered a chaotic emergency evacuation, passenger negligence has now come under severe scrutiny.

While all 200 passengers and crew exited via emergency slides after smoke filled the cabin, many ignored mandatory safety procedures by taking carry-on luggage with them.

Aviation experts warn that carrying bags during such evacuations is dangerous, as it can cause significant delays and potential injuries in smoke-filled cabins.

The incident occurred on Tuesday after the IndiGo flight from Hyderabad landed at Chandigarh Airport. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a power bank kept in a seat-back pouch caugh...