Overview
- Delhi Police confirmed the arrest of Captain Virendra Sejwal over a December 19 altercation at IGI Terminal 1 and said he later secured bail at the police station.
- Investigators say CCTV footage shows the alleged assault on passenger Ankit Dewan, whose medical examination reported a nasal fracture and other injuries.
- An FIR was registered on December 22 under BNS sections 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 126 (wrongful restraint) and 351 (criminal intimidation).
- Sejwal, who was off duty and traveling as a passenger on an IndiGo flight, has disputed the account and filed a counter-complaint alleging verbal abuse and casteist remarks.
- Air India Express removed Sejwal from flying duties, and the Civil Aviation Ministry ordered a formal probe as police continue examining CCTV clips and witness statements, including from CISF personnel.