Man arrested for 'molesting' woman on Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight
What's the story
A man has been arrested for allegedly molesting a female co-passenger on an IndiGo Airlines flight from Delhi to Chennai.
The accused, identified as 45-year-old Rajesh Sharma, was apprehended upon arrival at Chennai airport on October 9.
Sharma is a marble tile layer by profession and hails from Rajasthan but has been living in Chennai for several years now.
Incident details
Victim alleges inappropriate contact during flight
The victim was returning home from a trip to Jaipur and Delhi when the alleged incident took place.
"The accused, who was seated behind her, is alleged to have touched her inappropriately during the flight," a police officer told NDTV.
The woman alleged Sharma touched her inappropriately while she was asleep.
Legal proceedings
Investigation underway following written complaint
Following the incident, local police helped the victim file a written complaint.
A case has been registered under section 75 (sexual harassment) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation is currently underway.
IndiGo Airlines is yet to release an official statement on the incident.
Past cases
Previous incidents of misconduct on IndiGo flights
Notably, this isn't the first time a female passenger has complained of a male co-passenger's misconduct on an IndiGo flight.
Last year, a man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman co-passenger on a late-night flight to Guwahati.
The accused had allegedly tried to grope her by lifting the armrest when cabin lights were dimmed.
An FIR was registered on the woman's allegations in that case.