An Air India flight bound for Mumbai was forced to return to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after departure on Sunday. Pilots of flight AI887 opted to turn back as a precaution after detecting a technical glitch mid-air, reported ANI. The crew operating flight AI887 from Delhi to Mumbai on 22 December returned to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue, in accordance with standard operating procedure. The aircraft landed safely at Delhi, and the passengers and crew disembarked. Air India sincerely regrets the inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen situation. An Air India spokesperson said the "aircraft is undergoing the necessary checks and that the ground team at Delhi is providing immediate assistance to passengers. Alternative arrangements have been made to fly them to their destination shortly. At Air India, the safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain top priority." The Ministry of Civil Aviation has noted the Air India flight AI-887 incident, which involved a technical issue shortly after take-off, and that the aircraft landed safely. The Ministry has sought a detailed report from Air India, and DGCA has been directed to conduct a thorough investigation. The airline has been directed to extend all assistance to passengers and accommodate them on subsequent flights.