Hussain Ahmed Majumdar, who went missing after being assaulted onboard a flight, located over 800 km away in Barpeta, Assam
Assault in the Sky: What Happened on the IndiGo Flight?
Hussain Ahmed Majumdar, a 32-year-old hotel employee from Cachar district, Assam, suffered a panic attack aboard IndiGo flight 6E-138 from Mumbai to Kolkata. During the incident, he was being assisted by airhostesses when a fellow passenger, Hafijul Rahman, slapped him mid-flight.
A video of the incident went viral, showing Mr. Rahman assaulting Mr. Majumdar and justifying the act by claiming Mr. Majumdar was “causing problems.”
From Missing to Found: A 800-Kilometre Mystery
After landing in Kolkata, Mr. Rahman was detained but later released. Mr. Majumdar also left the airport, but did not proceed with his connecting flight to Silchar on Friday.
His family, unaware of the incident, was waiting to receive him at Silchar Airport. Concerned after failing to reach him and watching the video online, they filed a missing persons complaint.
Key findings from the investigation:
- Mr. Majumdar did not board the Silchar flight the next day.
- He also did not depart from Kolkata airport on Saturday.
- He was finally located at Barpeta railway station, around 800 km from Kolkata and 400 km from Silchar.
- An official stated that he appeared mentally and physically unwell, and he is now being escorted back home.
IndiGo Responds: Passenger Banned
In response to the assault, IndiGo issued a statement:
“The safety and well-being of our customers and crew remain our foremost priority. 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.”
Hafijul Rahman has been banned from flying with IndiGo for violating passenger conduct rules.
Conclusion: A Call for Compassion and Accountability
This disturbing incident highlights the urgent need for compassion and awareness regarding mental health—especially in public spaces like flights. It also raises important questions about how airlines and fellow passengers handle medical emergencies in transit.
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