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Time of India
02-08-2025
- Time of India
Assam man, who went missing after viral Mumbai-IndiGo flight slap, found travelling home by train after 2 day-long search
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 IndiGo puts the passenger who slapped in flight on 'no fly list', now he will not be able to travel .No more fly 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 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.
NDTV
02-08-2025
- NDTV
Man Slapped By Co-Passenger On Indigo Flight Goes Missing, Claims Family
Guwahati: The man who was slapped by a co-passenger after a mid-air panic attack on an IndiGo flight has gone missing, his family in Assam has claimed, after they identified him in a video of the disturbing incident that has since gone viral. The man was identified by his family as Hussain Ahmed Majumdar, 32, from Cachar district of Assam. He was travelling from Mumbai to Silchar via Kolkata on Flight 6E-2387 on Thursday, when he suffered a panic attack. A panic attack involves sudden episodes of intense fear that trigger physical reactions. Two cabin members were helping him exit the aircraft when a passenger on an aisle seat slapped him, showed a video recorded by another passenger. The cabin members urged him not to get violent, while another passenger protested the violence. The assaulter was detained upon landing in Kolkata. Meanwhile, Hussain's failure to reach Silchar worried his family. They told reporters on Friday evening that he has neither arrived nor contacted them over the phone and that his phone is switched off. The man, who works at a hotel in Mumbai, had flown home on the same route multiple times in the past, said his family. Initially, some family members had gone to Silchar airport on Friday morning to receive him, not aware of the assault episode. But he did not turn up there. Later, they identified him from the viral assault video and tried to contact him, but his mobile was switched off, said his father, Abdul Mannan Majumdar. Neither IndiGo nor airport authorities could provide any information about his whereabouts, the family said, adding that they have also informed the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officials posted at the airport. A missing complaint has also been filed at the local Udharbond Police Station. IndiGo Airlines, confirming the action taken over the assault incident, said the unruly passenger was detained by the CISF at Kolkata airport, and legal proceedings have been initiated against him. "We are aware of an incident involving a physical altercation on board one of our flights. Our crew acted in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The individual involved was identified as unruly and handed over to security authorities upon arrival. All appropriate regulatory agencies have been duly informed, in line with protocol," IndiGo stated through a social media post. The statement did not give out details about the man who was slapped.
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Assam man missing after mid-air assault on Mumbai-Kolkata IndiGo flight, says family
A 32-year-old man from Assam's Cachar district has gone missing after suffering a mid air panic attack and an assault by a fellow passenger on board an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Kolkata. The missing passenger, identified as Hussain Ahmed Majumdar, hails from Lathimara village in Cachar. (Representative fie photo) His family members told HT on Friday evening that he was supposed to reach Silchar from Kolkata on a connecting flight, but he never arrived and hasn't contacted them since. The missing passenger, identified as Hussain Ahmed Majumdar, hails from Lathimara village in Cachar. He was travelling from Mumbai to Silchar via Kolkata on IndiGo Flight 6E-2387 on Thursday, July 31. According to his family, Hussain works in a hotel in Mumbai and has been living there for the past seven years. 'This was probably his fifth journey from Mumbai to Silchar, but what happened yesterday never happened before,' his father Abdul Mannan Majumdar said. Abdul Mannan further said they saw a viral video of the assault and tried to contact Hussain, but his mobile was switched off. 'Before leaving Mumbai, he had called us from another number and informed us that he lost his phone there. He said he would buy a new one after reaching home,' Abdul added. Unaware of the mid-air assault, Hussain's family reached Silchar's Kumbhirgram Airport on Friday morning to receive him according to his scheduled arrival at 8:15am. However, as passengers walked out of the arrival gate, Hussain wasn't there. 'We had no idea anything was wrong until a video surfaced early this morning showing him being slapped by a co-passenger. We rushed to the airport, expecting he would land, but he wasn't there. IndiGo and airport authorities didn't provide any concrete information about his whereabouts,' Hussain's relatives told media persons. The family said they informed CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) officials but received no assistance. 'We tried to enter the airport premises but were not allowed. Later, we approached local police and lodged a missing complaint at Udharbond Police Station,' a family member said. Joseph Keivom, Officer-in-Charge of Katigorah Police Station, said the family had informed Udharbond Police Station, which has jurisdiction over the Silchar Airport area. 'They reported that the person is not traceable, and we have passed on the information to the concerned authorities,' Keivom added. The viral video circulating on social media shows a visibly distressed and disoriented Hussain being assaulted mid-flight by a fellow passenger after he allegedly suffered a panic attack. Despite repeated efforts by the cabin crew to de-escalate the situation, the altercation intensified, leading to confusion over whether Hussain was forcibly deboarded or voluntarily exited the boarding area. Since the incident, Hussain has been missing. 'We saw the video but we don't know what actually happened after that. Everything will be clear once he returns home,' his family said. Also Read:Passenger slapped on Mumbai-Kolkata flight, IndiGo responds to viral video Meanwhile, IndiGo Airlines authorities issued a statement confirming that the accused co-passenger was detained by CISF at Kolkata Airport, and legal proceedings have been initiated. 'We are aware of an incident involving a physical altercation on board one of our flights. Our crew acted in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The individual involved was identified as unruly and handed over to security authorities upon arrival. All appropriate regulatory agencies have been duly informed, in line with protocol,' IndiGo stated through a social media post. However, the airline did not provide any details regarding Hussain Ahmed Majumdar's sudden disappearance. The copy will be updated whenever a comment from the airline on the sudden disappearance of the passenger is received.
