32-year-old Hussain Majumdar, seen in viral slap video, hasn’t reached Silchar or contacted family; phone switched off since incident
🛫 Passenger Slapped During Panic Attack on IndiGo Flight, Now Missing
In a disturbing turn of events, the man who was slapped by a co-passenger during a mid-air panic attack on an IndiGo flight has now been reported missing. His family in Assam’s Cachar district has raised an alarm after identifying him from a viral video of the incident and claiming they haven’t heard from him since.
🧑🦱 Identity Confirmed as Hussain Ahmed Majumdar, 32
- Hussain, a hotel worker in Mumbai, was flying from Mumbai to Silchar via Kolkata on IndiGo Flight 6E-2387 on Thursday
- He reportedly suffered a panic attack onboard
- As crew members tried assisting him off the aircraft, a co-passenger seated in the aisle slapped him, as shown in a video taken by another passenger
- The family identified Hussain from the video and grew concerned when he didn’t arrive in Silchar
⚠️ Video Not Provided for Ethical Reasons
🚫 Note: We have chosen not to share the viral video due to its disturbing nature, the privacy of those involved, and the fact that the missing man’s whereabouts remain unknown.
📸 However, we are including a still image from the video to help with context.
👮♂️ Assaulter Detained, Later Released
- The assaulter has been identified as Hafijul Rahaman
- He was detained by CISF in Kolkata after the flight landed
- Police released him later, pending further legal action
📵 Family Claims No Contact, Phone Switched Off
Hussain’s father, Abdul Mannan Majumdar, told reporters:
“We waited at Silchar airport Friday morning but he never came. Later, we saw the video and recognized him. His phone has been switched off since, and nobody has any idea where he is.”
🕵️ Missing Complaint Filed
- A missing persons complaint has been registered at Udharbond Police Station
- The family has also informed CISF authorities
- Neither IndiGo Airlines nor airport authorities have been able to confirm Hussain’s whereabouts
🛩️ IndiGo Issues Statement, Confirms Action on Assault
IndiGo Airlines released a statement via social media, saying:
“We are aware of an incident involving a physical altercation on board one of our flights. Our crew acted in accordance with SOPs. The individual involved was identified as unruly and handed over to security authorities upon arrival.”
However, the airline did not comment on the missing passenger or provide information on Hussain’s status post-disembarkation.
🧭 What Happens Next?
Authorities are currently:
- Investigating Hussain’s disappearance
- Reviewing CCTV footage at airports
- Tracking last known mobile location
Family members continue their search efforts and have urged the media and public to help trace Hussain,
