30 December 2025 : The Delhi Police has arrested an off-duty Air India Express pilot accused of assaulting a passenger at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, an officer said on Tuesday.
Captain Virendra Sejwal had earlier joined the probe and was questioned by the investigating officer, the officer said.
“In the process of investigation, after the registration of the case, the relevant CCTV footage had been collected and statements recorded. The accused was also called for questioning, and his arrest was effected,” the officer said in a statement.
Sejwal has been booked under sections 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 126 (wrongful restraint) and 351 (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with violence near the security checkpoint of Terminal 1 on December 19.
Summary:
An Air India Express pilot has been arrested following allegations that he assaulted a passenger. The incident reportedly occurred during an altercation, prompting authorities to intervene and take the accused into custody. An investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident, while the airline is also expected to take appropriate action in line with its internal policies.