Air India Express Pilot Arrested, Bailed for Alleged Delhi Airport Assault

• Air India Express pilot Virendra Sejwal was arrested and later released on bail for allegedly assaulting passenger Ankit Dewan at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.
• The incident occurred on December 19 at Terminal 1, stemming from an argument over using a staff security check area.
• Police registered an FIR on December 22, with CCTV footage reportedly showing Sejwal hitting Dewan; the offense is bailable.
• Sejwal, who was off-duty and traveling as a passenger, denied the allegations, claiming Dewan verbally abused him and made casteist remarks.
• The Ministry of Civil Aviation ordered an investigation, and Air India Express removed Sejwal from official duties.

Why It Matters: Air India Express pilot Virendra Sejwal arrested and bailed for alleged assault at Delhi Airport, sparking investigation.