NEW DELHI: A passenger allegedly assaulted by an off-duty Air India Express pilot at Delhi airport has revealed that a CT scan confirmed a displaced fracture of his left nasal bone. The passenger, Ankit Dewan, said he is now seeking justice in the matter. Dewan, who filed a written complaint with Delhi Police, said, “I am focusing on my health right now. A CT scan today showed a displaced fracture of my left nasal bone. I hope I get justice in this matter.” Delhi Police confirmed that a case has been registered based on Dewan’s email complaint under sections 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 126 (wrongful restraint), and 351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. An investigation is currently underway, according to news agency PTI. Earlier, police officials had stated that they were unaware of the incident until Dewan’s post appeared on social media platform X. According to Dewan, the assault occurred on December 19 near the security area of Terminal 1. He alleged that the altercation began when he objected to staff members allegedly cutting the queue at the security checkpoint. Dewan claimed that the pilot, identified as Virender Sejwal, verbally abused him before physically attacking him. The passenger said the incident caused bleeding and traumatised his seven-year-old daughter, who witnessed the confrontation. Air India Express issued a statement acknowledging the incident, noting that the employee was travelling as a passenger on another airline at the time. The airline said the pilot has been removed from official duties with immediate effect, pending an internal investigation. Police officials added that the case will be examined based on the complaint and available evidence, including CCTV footage from the terminal.
