Amid the rising tensions and mistrust between India and Pakistan, humanity triumphed in Karachi on Tuesday when a Jet Airways flight from Delhi was diverted and allowed to land at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi following a medical emergency.
However, the landing of the Jet Airways flight 9W 202 did little to save the life of the passenger as he passed away onboard despite the plane being diverted to Karachi following the emergency.
After the passenger developed a "medical condition", the captain decided to land the flight at Karachi, the nearest airport, given the emergency, Jet Airways said in a statement.
Details about the passenger could not be immediately ascertained.
According to the airline, the aircraft is returning to the national capital and the staff are making full arrangements to hand over the body to the authorities as per standard operating procedures.
The carrier has also expressed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
As many as 141 passengers were onboard the Boeing 737 aircraft.
The airline is planning re-accommodation on alternate flights for the rest of the guests who missed their connections due to this unfortunate development.
(With Inputs from PTI)