BEIJING – A male passenger has been arrested for allegedly committing Sexual Misconduct against a female traveler on a flight to Hyderabad. The disturbing incident occurred last week and has sparked renewed concern about passenger safety during air travel.
According to reports, the accused, who works in Chennai, was seated beside a woman and her husband during the journey. While the flight was mid-air, he allegedly touched the woman inappropriately while she was asleep. The woman immediately noticed the act and raised an alarm, alerting fellow passengers and the cabin crew.
Upon landing in Hyderabad, the victim filed a formal complaint with the Indian police. Authorities registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an investigation into the alleged Sexual Misconduct. The accused has denied the allegations, claiming that the contact was accidental. However, officials confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.
As of Sunday afternoon, no official statement had been issued by the airline, and details about the flight or carrier involved have not been made public. Law enforcement officials are now reviewing CCTV footage and passenger testimonies to determine the accuracy of the claims.
This latest incident of Sexual Misconduct in mid-air has reignited debate over passenger behavior and flight security. Just a month earlier, a similar case was reported when a drunk passenger claiming to be an army officer allegedly harassed a fellow traveler on a Colombo-to-Delhi flight.
In that case, the accused made inappropriate gestures toward passengers and crew before being detained by security personnel upon landing in Delhi. Authorities continue to stress the importance of vigilance, urging passengers to report any form of harassment immediately to flight staff.
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Aviation officials say airlines are increasing staff training and awareness to ensure that such cases are handled swiftly and sensitively, protecting the rights and safety of all passengers.
