Fiasco breaks out on IndiGo flight after prolonged delay - What happened so far

Jan 15, 2024 Shipra Parashar

IndiGo passenger was arrested for physically assaulting a pilot during an announcement about a delay in takeoff

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A video of incident surfaced on social media showing the man hitting the pilot inside the Goa-bound aircraft

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The agitation was reportedly triggered by prolonged delay of flight which was more than 10 hours behind schedule

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Scindia condemned the unruly behavior and said such actions are unacceptable

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He also said it will be strongly dealt with in accordance with existing legal provisions

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IndiGo also released a statement, confirming the assault on the pilot and formed an internal committee to investigate

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The airline also requested for possible inclusion of the passenger in the "no-fly list"

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In another video, security personnel were seen escorting the man out of the aircraft as he apologised for his conduct

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The passenger was subsequently taken to a police station and later arrested

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