NEW DELHI: A male passenger was taken into custody for allegedly molesting an air hostess aboard an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Shirdi .
The incident occurred near the aircraft's toilet when the man, reportedly in an inebriated state, touched the crew member inappropriately. The air hostess immediately informed the crew manager, who alerted security personnel upon landing, reported news agency PTI.
The accused was apprehended after the flight landed at Shirdi airport on Friday afternoon and was escorted to the Rahata police station.
A case of molestation was registered, and a medical examination confirmed that the passenger had consumed alcohol.
Rahata Police have served a notice to the accused, the official told PTI.
"We are aware of an incident on flight 6E 6404 from Delhi to Shirdi on May 2, 2025 where a customer behaved inappropriately towards cabin crew. Our crew followed standard procedures, and the customer was declared unruly. Upon landing, the customer was handed over to security agencies. At IndiGo, we remain committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all and regret any inconvenience caused," read the IndiGo press statement.
The incident occurred near the aircraft's toilet when the man, reportedly in an inebriated state, touched the crew member inappropriately. The air hostess immediately informed the crew manager, who alerted security personnel upon landing, reported news agency PTI.
The accused was apprehended after the flight landed at Shirdi airport on Friday afternoon and was escorted to the Rahata police station.
A case of molestation was registered, and a medical examination confirmed that the passenger had consumed alcohol.
Rahata Police have served a notice to the accused, the official told PTI.
"We are aware of an incident on flight 6E 6404 from Delhi to Shirdi on May 2, 2025 where a customer behaved inappropriately towards cabin crew. Our crew followed standard procedures, and the customer was declared unruly. Upon landing, the customer was handed over to security agencies. At IndiGo, we remain committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all and regret any inconvenience caused," read the IndiGo press statement.
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