Assam man, who went missing after viral Mumbai-IndiGo flight slap, found travelling home by train after 2 day-long search

Time of India

02-08-2025

The man from Assam who went missing after a mid-air IndiGo flight altercation has finally been located. Hussain Ahmed Majumdar, whose sudden disappearance triggered worry among his family and police, is now reportedly travelling home by train. His phone had gone missing earlier, which made it difficult to trace his location.
Hussain Ahmed Majumdar was found by the police after 2 days of search
According to India Today, Cachar SSP Numal Mahatta confirmed that the Assam Police had been working with their counterparts in Kolkata to locate Majumdar. Family members said he finally made contact while at Barpeta station, confirming that he was on his way back to Silchar from Kolkata.
The mid-air slap incident and the mysterious disappearance of Hussain Ahmed Majumdar quickly sparked a wave of uproar on social media and in the news. As details trickled out, hashtags flooded Twitter, and concerned users demanded answers, questioning flight safety and the airline's handling of the situation.
Assam man missing after mid-air slap on IndiGo flight; family seeks help (Hussain Ahmed Majumdar)(I request Assam police to take immediate action against the person who slapped me) @assampolice@IndiGo6E #HussainAhmedMajumdar pic.twitter.com/lQhMmuJTgI
IndiGo puts the passenger who slapped in flight on 'no fly list', now he will not be able to travel .No more fly pic.twitter.com/XsTCmBk8xD
Videos and memes began circulating, with many speculating whether Majumdar had been wrongfully mistreated or if something more sinister had happened post-landing. Several local news channels in Assam and Bengal ran continuous updates, while family appeals and the growing media attention added pressure on authorities to trace him. The frenzy only settled after reports confirmed he was found safe.
What had happened on the IndiGo flight?
Majumdar was travelling from Mumbai to Kolkata on July 31 when he got into an argument with another passenger. Things escalated, and he was allegedly slapped during the flight. The CISF intervened once the flight landed, and both passengers were questioned. The matter was reportedly settled by mutual understanding.
A young man suffers a panic attack, his co passenger slaps him. Indigo airlines says 'All appropriate regulatory agencies have been duly informed, in line with protocol.'This is a criminal case and the man needs to be on a No Fly List @DGCAIndia pic.twitter.com/dY1gQC6ze0
He was supposed to board another flight to Silchar the next morning, but he never showed up. With no phone and no contact, his family feared the worst and alerted the police.
Mobile phone loss led to confusion
Hussain Ahmed Majumdar had apparently lost his mobile phone while still in Mumbai, which may explain why he couldn't contact his family after landing in Kolkata. His disappearance soon became a joint effort between the Assam and Kolkata Police, who worked together to track his movements.
Hussain Ahmed Majumdar contacted from Barpeta, train officials alerted
Police sources later said they believed Majumdar had boarded a train towards Assam. Their suspicions were confirmed when his family heard from him near Barpeta station. Local police and railway officials are keeping track of his journey to make sure he reaches Silchar safely. Authorities remain alert until he's home.