Passenger Slaps Another on IndiGo Flight; Arrest Made, VIDEO

The video clearly illustrates attendants assisting a passenger during a panic attack, as another passenger unexpectedly slapped him without any provocation. After the incident, another passenger repeatedly questioned the perpetrator on his actions, to which the perpetrator responded that he was bothered by it. Subsequently, another passenger informed him that he had no right to raise his hand against others.
The man was having a panic attack and was slapped by his fellow passenger.

Source: aajtak

A shocking incident unfolded on IndiGo Airlines flight 6E-138 from Mumbai to Kolkata. A passenger unexpectedly slapped another passenger, who was in the throes of a panic attack. The whole altercation was caught on camera and is now trending on social media.

The video reveals that the passenger experiencing a panic attack was being assisted by the airline's crew when out of the blue, another passenger slapped him without any incitement. Following this, a concerned co-passenger repeatedly questioned the aggressor about his actions. The aggressor retorted that he was annoyed, but was reminded by another passenger that assaulting someone is not permissible.

Identified as Hafizul Rehman, the perpetrator was handed over to the CISF upon the flight's arrival in Kolkata. He was subsequently taken to the NSCBI police station at the airport and arrested by Bidhannagar police.

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What Did IndiGo Airlines Say?

In response to the incident, IndiGo Airlines released an official statement strongly condemning the inappropriate conduct. They emphasized their awareness of the scuffle aboard their flight, articulating that such undisciplined behavior is entirely unacceptable, as it compromises both passenger and crew safety and dignity.

Flight attendants were assisting a passenger with a panic attack when another passenger unexpectedly assaulted him. Subsequently, the aggressor was reproached by another passenger who asserted he had no right to act violently.

Source: aajtak

IndiGo further indicated that the offending passenger was identified and marked as undisciplined, being promptly handed over to security agencies upon the flight’s landing in Kolkata. They affirmed that their crew acted following the standard operating procedures (SOP) and all relevant regulatory bodies have been informed about the incident.

IndiGo reiterated their commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment on all flights. Currently, the security agencies are pursuing further actions related to this incident.

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