Two passengers on a Delhi-Patna IndiGo airplane were arrested on Sunday evening for drinking alcohol on board, reported NDTV. Consuming alcohol on domestic flights is prohibited.
Before landing, the staff of IndiGo flight 6E-6383 had informed the Air Traffic Controller in Patna that the two passengers were carrying alcohol, reported ANI. The two men were arrested by the Patna Police with help of the Central Industrial Security Force at the airport.
Consumption of alcohol is also banned in Bihar.
The police took action after the manager of IndiGo filed a complaint against the accused persons, Patna Airport Station Head Officer Robert Peter told ANI. The two accused persons will be produced before a court on Monday, Peter said.
IndiGo, in a tweet, clarified that there was no altercation onboard the aircraft.
“With reference to the incident that took place onboard 6E 6383 from Delhi to Patna, the matter is under investigation with the authorities. We would like to clarify that there was no altercation onboard the aircraft, as what is being reported in some sections of social media,” it said.
