A passenger aboard an American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi was handed over to the local police on April 23 night over “disruptive” behaviour.
Differing versions were reported about the alleged incident. While the airline complained to the local police and aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) about a passenger in a drunken state urinating over a co-traveller, the Delhi Police said statements from co-passengers did not substantiate the allegation.
“The staff did not share who the accused urinated over or where did he do so in the aircraft. Passengers sitting near him also submitted in writing that they were not urinated over,” said a senior Delhi police officer.
American Airlines said in a press statement that a passenger was handed over to law enforcement following a “disruption on board”.
The airline has also submitted a report to the DGCA and has informed it that it will be further investigating the matter as per its internal procedures, a senior DGCA official said on the condition of anonymity.
“The airline has taken appropriate action as per DGCA regulations,” the official added.
The Delhi police also said no co-passengers had submitted a corroborative evidence or complaint in the matter yet.
