An IndiGo flight from New Delhi caused a brief safety pause at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on May 13 after the crew reported seeing what they believed was a jackal near the taxiway. Flight 6E1103, an Airbus A320, had just landed and was taxiing to the terminal when the pilot stopped after spotting movement in the grass beside the aircraft.
The pilot told Dhaka Ground ATC there was a jackal about 30 feet into the grass, then later reported additional movement roughly 50 feet away in a ditch at the aircraft’s three o’clock. Air traffic control dispatched two personnel in a vehicle to inspect the area. A ground crew searched the spot but found no animals; officials later informed the pilot they had located only a polythene bag.
A recording of the exchange, shared online by aviation accounts, quickly went viral. Viewers treated the clip as a comic moment, comparing it to a sketch and joking about foxes and in-flight meal thieves. Some commenters mocked the tone of the conversation, while others praised the pilot’s caution and commended ground staff for checking the area.
Beyond the laughs, aviation watchers used the incident to underline a real safety concern: wildlife and debris near runways and taxiways can pose risks, and airports should maintain robust measures to keep operational surfaces clear.
