Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Vows Strict Penalty for IndiGo After Operations Crisis

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu addresses the recent operational crisis at IndiGo airlines. Following a period of massive flight disruptions and a government-ordered 10% curtailment of schedules, Naidu asserts that the ministry is reviewing the DGCA report to impose a 'strict penalty'. He emphasizes that the action taken must serve as a 'lesson' and a 'deterrent for future people' to prevent similar chaos. The Minister also clarifies the logic behind the 'dynamic curtailment', ensuring that connectivity to destinations where IndiGo is the sole operator remains unaffected. Reporter Amit Bhardwaj provides further context on the probe into the airline's rostering and pilot hiring practices.