The arrest of Captain Virender Sejwal followed an investigation into the incident that took place on December 19 near the security checkpoint of Terminal 1
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Moneycontrol30-12-2025, 11:40

Air India Express Pilot Arrested, Bailed in IGI Airport Passenger Assault Case

  • Air India Express pilot Virender Sejwal was arrested and later released on bail for assaulting passenger Ankit Dewan at Delhi's IGI Airport.
  • The incident occurred on December 19 near Terminal 1 security checkpoint, stemming from an argument over a staff-reserved security area.
  • Passenger Ankit Dewan suffered a displaced fracture of his left nasal bone, and his 7-year-old daughter was traumatized.
  • An FIR was registered against Sejwal under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 115, 126, and 351.
  • Air India Express has removed pilot Sejwal from official duties pending an internal inquiry into the incident.

Why It Matters: Air India Express pilot Virender Sejwal arrested and bailed for IGI airport assault; airline initiates inquiry.

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