Passenger alleges assault by Air India Express pilot at Delhi airport

In the same post, Dewan said that he first got into an argument with Air India Express pilot Virender Sejwal over the latter jumping the queue.

“Me & my family were guided to use the security check that the staff uses (also the PRM check), because we had a 4 month old baby in a stroller,” said Dewan.

Dewan claimed that when he objected to Sejwal jumping the queue, the latter called him ‘illiterate’ and physically attacked him.

“My 7-year-old daughter, who saw her father get assaulted brutally, is still traumatized & scared,” Dewan further said.

Responding to Dewan’s post, the Delhi Police said, “No such matter has been reported to the police station either by @ankidewan or by the airlines. The matter has come to the knowledge of the police through this social media post. Whenever a written complaint is received by the victim, in this regard, appropriate legal action will be taken.”

Meanwhile, an Air India Express spokesperson issued a statement about the incident, claiming that Sejwal has been removed from all official duties.

“We are aware of an incident at Delhi Airport involving one of our employees, who was travelling as a passenger on another airline, and had an altercation with another passenger.

“We unequivocally condemn such behaviour. The employee concerned has been removed from official duties with immediate effect, pending investigation. Appropriate disciplinary action will be initiated based on the findings of the inquiry.

“Air India Express upholds the highest standards of conduct and professionalism, and remains committed to ensuring that its employees act responsibly at all times,” the airline said in the statement.