Air India cabin crew member assaulted in hotel, rescued

Officials aware of the matter said that the intruder entered the cabin crew member’s hotel room earlier this week.

Updated on: Aug 18, 2024, 06:24:02 IST

By Neha LM Tripathi

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New Delhi Air India on Saturday said that one of its crew members was affected by an “intrusion” in a hotel, and that the airline is working with local police to pursue the matter.

Officials aware of the matter said that the intruder entered the cabin crew member’s hotel room earlier this week. (HT PHOTO)

In its statement on Saturday, the airline said, “Air India accords foremost priority to the safety, security and well-being of our crew and staff members. We are deeply anguished by an unlawful incident of intrusion at a hotel, operated by a major international chain, that affected one of our crew members.”

Officials aware of the matter said that the intruder entered the cabin crew member’s hotel room earlier this week. The member was saved by her colleagues in the next room after they heard her screaming. “The crew in the adjacent room tried to catch the intruder but he managed to escape,” one of the official said.

The official added that the victim has returned to India and is undergoing counselling sessions

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Neha LM Tripathi
Neha LM Tripathi is a Special Correspondent with the National Political Bureau of Hindustan Times. She covers the aviation and railways ministries, and also writes on travel trends. Her work spans national developments, with a focus on policy, people, and the evolving travel landscape. She has 13 years of experience. Before moving to Delhi, she was based in Mumbai, where she began her journey as a journalist. Outside the newsroom, Neha enjoys trekking and travelling.Read More

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