New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Several passengers aboard a Delhi-Pune SpiceJet flight on Tuesday, August 11, experienced extreme heat immediately after boarding, with children and elderly travellers reportedly having difficulty breathing.

According to people present on the flight, the temperature inside the cabin suddenly rose after passengers boarded. Leshpal Javalge, who was on the flight during the incident, alleged that the captain appeared to be in a hurry to take off despite the concerning condition of some passengers.

Videos circulating on social media show passengers on the SpiceJet flight SG 105 fanning a person who appeared to have fainted from the heat. "Gate kholne ko bol na! Phodega warna (Tell him to open the gate or else we will b...