India, Aug. 31 -- An Indore-bound Air India flight was forced to return to Delhi shortly after takeoff on Sunday after the cockpit crew received a fire warning from the aircraft's right engine.

Flight AI2913 took off from the national capital today but was quickly turned around when pilots received an alert indicating a potential fire, the airline said in a statement.

"Flight AI2913, operating from Delhi to Indore on August 31, air-returned to Delhi shortly after take off, as the cockpit crew received a fire indication for the right engine," the Tata Group-owned airline said without divulging further details.

Acting promptly and in line with the safety protocols, the crew shut down the affected engine and brought the aircraft back to D...