Delhi Airport Brawl: Pilot Alleges Casteist Abuse, Passenger Files FIR

An Air India Express pilot and a passenger were involved in a brawl at Delhi airport on December 19, 2025. The pilot alleges casteist abuse and threats, while the passenger, who suffered a nasal fracture, has filed an FIR for assault.

• Off-duty Air India Express pilot, Virender Sejwal, assaulted passenger Ankit Dewan.
• Passenger Ankit Dewan sustained a nasal fracture and alleged verbal abuse.
• Pilot Sejwal claims Dewan made casteist remarks and threatened his family.
• Delhi Police registered an FIR against the pilot following Dewan's complaint.
• Air India Express suspended the pilot and initiated an internal inquiry.
• Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered a formal probe into the incident.

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