Overview
- The confrontation occurred Tuesday on the Delhi–Lucknow route when the legislator objected to a co-passenger allegedly using loud, abusive language on a phone call.
- Cabin crew intervened during the flight to separate the men as the dispute escalated.
- An FIR was registered at Sarojininagar police station, and 26-year-old Samad Ali of Fatehpur was detained for questioning.
- Police said Ali had returned from Jeddah on a connecting trip, with reports alleging he argued with and pushed the MLA.
- The investigation is ongoing, and any airline or regulator action such as a no-fly listing has not been announced.