An IndiGo flight air hostess was allegedly molested by a drunk male passenger on a Delhi–Shirdi flight, according to a report from news agency PTI quoting the police.
The man allegedly touched the air hostess inappropriately near the aircraft's toilet. Distressed by the incident, the air hostess alerted the crew manager, who then informed security personnel upon landing at Shirdi Airport. The passenger was subsequently escorted to Rahata police station.
The passenger, identified as Sandeep Sumer Singh, a government employee from Churu, Rajasthan, was taken into custody.
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Rahata police have issued a notice to the accused, the official added.
We are aware of an incident on flight 6E 6404 from Delhi to Shirdi on May 2, 2025 where a customer behaved inappropriately towards cabin crew. Our crew followed standard procedures, and the customer was declared unruly. Upon landing, the customer was handed over to security agencies. At IndiGo, we remain committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all and regret any inconvenience caused." the statement by IndiGo said.
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