New Delhi: An off-duty Air India Express pilot has been arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly assaulting a passenger at Indira Gandhi International Airport
(IGI), an officer said on Tuesday. The incident reportedly took place near the security checkpoint of Terminal 1 on December 19. The accused, Captain Virendra Sejwal, had earlier joined the investigation and was questioned by the investigating officer. “In the process of investigation, after the registration of the case, the relevant CCTV footage had been collected and statements recorded. The accused was also called for questioning, and his arrest was effected,” a police officer said. Sejwal has been booked under sections 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 126 (wrongful restraint) and 351 (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Delhi Airport Operations Stabilise After Fog
Separately, Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory at 7 am on Tuesday, stating that flight operations were running smoothly after visibility improved following dense fog earlier in the day. The airport said on-ground officials were available across terminals to assist passengers and advised travellers to check with their respective airlines for the latest schedules.
Earlier, dense fog across Delhi led to significant disruptions at IGI Airport, including delays and cancellations, prompting airlines such as IndiGo and Air India to issue advisories. IndiGo said it was closely monitoring conditions and making operational adjustments to ensure safety, advising passengers to track flight status and use rebooking or refund options if impacted.
Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’
Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality showed a slight improvement on Tuesday morning, with the city’s AQI recorded at 388 at 8 am, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several areas, however, continued to record ‘severe’ levels, including Anand Vihar (451), Jahangirpuri (451), Ashok Vihar (433), Chandni Chowk (432), Patparganj (412) and Nehru Nagar (402).
(With inputs from PTI)
