A passenger on an Indigo flight from New Delhi to Goa assaulted the pilot while he was explaining to passengers the reason for the delay in takeoff. The incident occurred when the passenger, wearing a yellow jacket, unexpectedly rushed from the back of the aircraft and struck the pilot, according to local media reports.
Details of the incident, which took place a few days ago, reveal that New Delhi has been experiencing cold wave conditions over the past few weeks, with temperatures dropping significantly and dense fog affecting visibility. This poor visibility led to delays or cancellations of numerous flights and trains in the city. More than 100 flights were delayed and nearly 80 were canceled at Delhi Airport, prompting a travel warning from Indira Gandhi International Airport.
In a shocking incident following a long delay, a video circulated online showing an frustrated passenger punching the pilot on board when he made the delay announcement. Users online were shocked by the video and many called for the passenger to be placed on the airline's "no-fly list." The passenger was arrested and removed from the aircraft by airport authorities and handed over to security forces. The Delhi Police immediately began an investigation and filed a case against the accused. According to sources at the airline, it is likely that he will be added to the travel ban list.
