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DElhi law feature registered a caseful against airplane pilot Virendra Sejwal for allegedly assaulting rider Ankit Dewan at IGI Airport's Terminal 1, officials said on Tuesday.The incident went viral on social media after Dewan shared a video of the altercation. The aviation ministry has ordered an investigation, and Air Express has suspended the pilot.The case has been registered under sections 115, 126 and 351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the IGI Airport police station.The case was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by passenger Ankit Dewan, who alleged that he was assaulted by the off-duty pilot at Terminal 1 of the airport on Friday during a security check.According to police, the incident occurred while Dewan was travelling with his family. A video of the alleged assault, shared by Dewan on social media, went viral, triggering public outrage and prompting swift action by authorities.Police officials said the accused pilot was taken into custody after a preliminary investigation and examination of video evidence. Further questioning is underway to establish the sequence of events and circumstances leading to the incident.Meanwhile, Dewan on Monday claimed that a recent CT scan revealed a "displaced fracture of the left nasal bone." Speaking to ANI, he said he had submitted a detailed written complaint to the police and did not wish to comment further, as he was focused on recovery. He expressed hope that justice would be delivered in the case.Following the incident, the Ministry of Civil Aviation ordered an inquiry. Air India Express, the employer of the accused pilot, suspended Sejwal from official duties soon after the video surfaced. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the airline expressed regret over the incident and strongly condemned the pilot's alleged behaviour."Air India Express deeply regrets the incident involving one of its employees. The pilot has been removed from official duties, and the airline is fully cooperating with law enforcement authorities to ensure a fair and thorough investigation," the statement read.Police said further legal action will be taken depending on the investigation's outcome and medical reports. (ANI)

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