Drunk passenger arrested for molesting air hostess on Delhi-Shirdi flight

A drunk male passenger molested an air hostess on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Shirdi, Maharashtra. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon and the accused was taken into custody by the police upon arrival at Shirdi airport.

A police official said the passenger inappropriately touched the air hostess near the aircraft's lavatory. The air hostess reported the incident to the crew manager, who informed security personnel after landing.

The man was escorted to the Rahata police station, where a case of molestation was registered. A medical examination later confirmed that the passenger had consumed alcohol. The official said the accused was served a notice by Rahata Police.

"We are aware of an incident on flight 6E 6404 from Delhi to Shirdi on May 2, 2025 where a customer behaved inappropriately towards cabin crew. Our crew followed standard procedures, and the customer was declared unruly. Upon landing, the customer was handed over to security agencies. At IndiGo, we remain committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all and regret any inconvenience caused," IndiGo said in a press statement.