Overview
- Delhi Police effected the arrest after reviewing CCTV footage and recording statements related to the December 19 altercation at Terminal 1.
- Captain Virender Sejwal is booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 126 (wrongful restraint) and 351 (criminal intimidation).
- A medical examination of complainant Ankit Dewan noted a nasal fracture, and CISF personnel who intervened have given statements.
- Police say the dispute began at a staff or PRM security lane, with Dewan alleging queue-jumping by airline staff as Sejwal traveled off duty on another airline.
- Air India Express has removed Sejwal from flying duties and the Civil Aviation Ministry has ordered a formal inquiry, as the pilot denies the allegations and has filed a counter-complaint.