Ankit Dewan Alleges Assault by Air India Express Pilot; Captain Virender Sejwal Claims 'Casteist Slurs'

In a shocking incident at Indira Gandhi International Airport, passenger Ankit Dewan alleges he was assaulted by Air India Express pilot Captain Virender Sejwal. Speaking to India Today, Dewan claims the altercation began when the off-duty pilot cut the security queue at Terminal 1 on December 19. 'He started saying something and it's converted to some abuses,' Dewan states, describing the event that left him injured. Conversely, a statement issued on behalf of Captain Sejwal refutes the allegations, terming the incident a 'personal matter' and accusing Dewan of making 'casteist remarks'. The pilot has been grounded pending an inquiry. This report details the conflicting accounts of the viral airport brawl.