indigo delhi Kolkata flight chaos passenger har har mahadev slogan complaint police

IndiGo Delhi-Kolkata Flight: A passenger on IndiGo flight 6E 6571 from Delhi to Kolkata on September 1 was handed over to security authorities for allegedly misbehaving with the cabin crew and disturbing fellow passengers, the airline said in a statement on Wednesday.

The commotion started when an argument broke out between the passenger and the airline crew. The main reason for the dispute was the slogan 'Har Har Mahadev', which the passenger was allegedly chanting repeatedly.

What actually happened?

According to the information, the flight, already delayed by three hours due to operational issues, was parked at the parking area of ​​the Delhi airport. Meanwhile, a passenger sitting on seat 31D, who is said to be a lawyer by profession, was heard chanting ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and encouraging others to join in.

According to the crew, the passenger appeared intoxicated. He allegedly had a soft drink bottle that smelled of alcohol and tried to hide it. When questioned, he quickly consumed the contents.

Passenger Denies Allegations

The passenger completely denied the airline's allegations. He admitted that he had consumed beer at IGI Airport before boarding the plane, for which he also has the bill. However, he categorically stated that he had not consumed alcohol on board the flight and that he had only greeted the crew by saying 'Har Har Mahadev' and had no disrespectful or religious intention.

IndiGo’s Official Statement

IndiGo released a statement confirming the incident. “We are aware of an incident of unruly behaviour onboard IndiGo flight 6E 6571 operating from Delhi to Kolkata on 01 September 2025. One of the customers onboard, under the influence of alcohol, was found to be misbehaving with the cabin crew and disturbing fellow passengers. In line with established protocols, the said customer was declared unruly and was handed over to security upon arrival. A formal complaint was also lodged with the relevant authorities," said an IndiGo spokesperson.

The airline added that it has zero tolerance for disruptive or abusive behaviour and prioritizes the safety of both passengers and staff.

Police Investigation Underway

At present, complaints have been lodged by both the passengers and the crew. The police is investigating the allegations and counter-allegations of both parties. Now it remains to be seen against whom action will be taken after the investigation.

Guidelines for Air Passengers:

• Carrying or consuming alcohol onboard is strictly prohibited.
• Avoid any form of religious, political, or provocative sloganeering.
• Always follow crew instructions for everyone’s safety.
• As per DGCA rules, unruly passengers can be placed on a ‘no-fly list’.