Overview
- Delhi Police took Captain Virendra Sejwal into custody after earlier questioning him in connection with a December 19 altercation near Terminal 1 security at IGI Airport.
- An FIR cites BNS sections 115 for voluntarily causing hurt, 126 for wrongful restraint, and 351 for criminal intimidation based on the passenger’s complaint.
- Investigators say terminal CCTV footage captures the assault, and a medical examination recorded a nasal fracture along with other injuries.
- Air India Express removed the off-duty pilot from duties pending an internal inquiry, and the Civil Aviation Ministry ordered a formal investigation.
- Sejwal has filed a counter-complaint alleging verbal abuse and casteist remarks, with police continuing to take statements from witnesses including CISF personnel.