IndiGo banned Hafijul Rahaman for assaulting co-passenger during a panic attack on a Mumbai-Kolkata flight.
IndiGo on Saturday imposed a flying ban on a passenger who slapped and assaulted a co-traveller on a Mumbai-Kolkata flight after the latter suffered a panic attack mid-air on Friday.
In a post on X, the airline said that following due diligence, the incident involving an unruly customer has been formally reported to the relevant authorities for necessary action.
At IndiGo, the safety and well-being of our customers and crew remain our foremost priority.
Following due diligence, the incident involving an unruly customer has been formally reported to the relevant authorities for necessary action. In line with our commitment to discourage… https://t.co/38Wv5Rd6fd
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 2, 2025
“In line with our commitment to discourage such unruly behaviour onboard flights, the individual has been suspended from flying on any IndiGo flights, in accordance with regulatory provisions,” IndiGo said.
“We remain committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and comfortable environment for all onboard. Thank you for your continued trust,” the airline added.
What’s The Incident?
The victim, identified as Hussain Ahmed Majumdar, hailing from Assam’s Cachar district, allegedly suffered a panic attack while aboard IndiGo flight 6E138 (Mumbai-Kolkata) on Friday, and demanded that he be allowed to deboard, The Hindu reported.
As two cabin crew members were assisting him in deboarding the aircraft, a video recorded by a fellow passenger showed another traveller seated on the aisle suddenly slapping him.
The attacker, identified as Hafijul Rahaman, was detained by security personnel upon arrival in Kolkata and handed over to the police, the report added.
A video of his assault went viral soon after the incident. It showed an anxious Mazumdar being escorted to his seat by flight attendants when the accused passenger slapped him.
