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Delhi Police Review CCTV as Medical Report Confirms Assault in IGI Pilot–Passenger Case

Air India Express suspended Captain Virender Sejwal pending a police probe that booked him under BNS sections 115, 126 and 351.

Overview

  • Officers say CCTV from IGI Terminal 1 shows the pilot hitting and restraining passenger Ankit Dewan, and they have begun detailed scrutiny of the footage.
  • A police-received medical report lists a nasal fracture and other bruises sustained by Dewan.
  • An FIR was filed on Monday after Dewan’s written complaint, and CISF personnel who intervened have been called to give statements.
  • Police confirm receipt of cross-complaints, including Sejwal’s claim that he was abused and also injured.
  • The December 19 altercation followed a dispute over use of a staff security check lane, and Sejwal was off duty and traveling as a passenger.