India, Oct. 14 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines to prevent passengers from carrying the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank on flights to, from, and within India, citing potential safety risks following a recent fire incident on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai.

In a circular dated September 29, the aviation regulator asked airlines and passengers to ensure that the specified power bank is not carried on any flight to, from or within India.

To be sure, the restriction specifically names the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 model and does not announce a blanket ban on all power banks.

"In view of the recent fire incident involving the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank, and considering the potential safety risks assoc...