A SpiceJet flight traveling from Darbhanga to Mumbai had to make an emergency landing in Varanasi after an 85-year-old woman died on board. In addition to Kalawati Devi, her grandson was also on SpiceJet flight SG 116 when she died. The distressing event unfolded after the flight departed from Darbhanga airport at 5:40 p.m. as the aircraft covered some distance, Kalawati Devi's health began to deteriorate.

Upon approaching the airspace of Uttar Pradesh, the pilot immediately contacted Varanasi's Air Traffic Control (ATC) to request permission to land. The aircraft safely landed at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi at 6 p.m. Medical assistance was provided immediately, and the elderly woman was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts, doctors at the hospital declared her dead.

Due to the emergency, SpiceJet's flight from Varanasi eventually resumed its journey to Mumbai at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The incident illustrates the challenges of managing in-flight emergencies for passenger safety and well-being.