An Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi faced a mishap. Flight AI 315's auxiliary power unit caught fire after landing. The incident happened as passengers were disembarking. The APU shut down automatically. All passengers and crew are safe. The aircraft suffered some damage. Authorities have grounded the plane for investigation. The regulator has received notification about the incident.
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