Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Missing Assam Passenger Found After IndiGo Flight Assault
A man named Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar was slapped on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Kolkata after experiencing a panic attack.
A video of the incident went viral, and the attacker was banned by the airline.
After the flight landed in Kolkata, Mazumdar was supposed to fly to Silchar but took a train instead.
His family reported him missing, and he was later found at a railway station in Assam.
He was traveling to see his father.
A passenger who was slapped on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Kolkata was later found at a railway station in Assam.
The victim, Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar, was en route to Silchar after the flight incident.
Mazumdar was reported missing after the incident went viral.
He was found at a railway station in Barpeta, Assam, nearly 800 km from Kolkata.
The attacker, Hafijul Rahaman, was detained and released; IndiGo banned him.
- Who
- Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar, the victim, was slapped by Hafijul Rahaman on an IndiGo flight.
- What
- A passenger who was assaulted on a flight was later found after being reported missing.
- When
- The incident occurred on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Kolkata on Thursday, and the passenger was found on Saturday.
- Where
- The incident began on a flight from Mumbai to Kolkata, and the victim was found at a railway station in Barpeta, Assam.
- Why
- The victim had a panic attack, though the reason for the assault is not explicitly stated.
Airline's and Authorities' Actions
Perspective of the Attacker
Actions Taken
Airline's and Authorities' Actions
IndiGo barred the attacker, and authorities took action.
Perspective of the Attacker
N/A
- Airline
- IndiGo
- Flight Route
- Mumbai to Kolkata
- Attacker
- Hafijul Rahaman
- Victim
- Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar
- Victim's Destination
- Silchar
- Victim's Location After Incident
- Barpeta, Assam
- Ban
- Hafijul Rahaman suspended from flying IndiGo
Sources
Slapped On Flight, He Went Missing, Then Found At Railway Station
IndiGo Imposes Flying Ban on Unruly Passenger
IndiGo Slap Row: Flyer Banned For 30 Days, Victim Travelling To Cachar By Train
