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A man who got slapped by a co-passenger for getting a panic attack onboard a Mumbai-Kolkata IndiGo flight and went missing soon later, has been found at a railway station in Assam’s Barpeta.
Hussain Ahmed Majumdar, a resident of Lathigram, who had gone missing from Kolkata airport following the incident on the IndiGo flight, was found by passers-by at the Barpeta Road railway station. He reached his home at 7 am on Sunday.
Hussain had reportedly taken a train from Kolkata to Assam, instead of taking the second flight, which he was originally scheduled to board. His whereabouts remained unknown until around 4 pm on Sunday, when the family received word that he had been seen at Barpeta Road railway station.
His younger brother, Dilawar Hussain, rushed to the location and brought him back home.
The development came after Hussain was slapped by a co-passenger while he was experiencing a panic attack on the flight. The incident was captured by another passenger and went viral on social media. On being questioned by other passengers about what led him to slap, the accused said, “I was having problem.”
The man was then handed over to the authorities once the flight arrived in Kolkata and was put on ‘no fly list’.
Following the incident, Hussain, who belongs to Assam’s Cachar district, went missing from Kolkata airport. He was scheduled to take a connecting flight from Kolkata to Silchar, but he never got there. His family, who had been waiting for him at Silchar airport, raised concerns with IndiGo. However, they received no satisfactory response from the airline.
Upon his return, Hussain expressed gratitude for being reunited with his family and shared his distress over the incident. He voiced frustration over the lack of assistance from IndiGo staff, stating that his repeated attempts to contact the airline yielded no response. He ultimately left the matter to God, hoping that no other passenger would endure a similar experience during air travel.
From Panic to Panic: Assam Man Missing After IndiGo Flight Assault Found Safe
The Turbulent Incident Aboard MV-IndiGo 6E-138
On July 31, 2025, a distressing episode unfolded midair aboard an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Kolkata. Hussain Ahmed Majumdar, a 32-year-old passenger from Cachar district, Assam, experienced a panic attack while being escorted down the aisle by cabin crew. To his shock, a fellow passenger slapped him—a disturbing act that was recorded and promptly went viral.(turn0search5, turn0news8) The assailant later justified the act by saying Majumdar was “causing problems.”
Panic Spreads: Missing from the Airport
What followed only deepened the mystery. Majumdar didn’t board his subsequent flight from Kolkata to Silchar. His phone was unreachable, and when his family waited at Silchar airport, he never turned up. Panic set in. A missing person report was filed, and social media erupted with concern and speculation.(turn0news11, turn0news12, turn0search6)
The Breakthrough: Found in Assam
After two harrowing days, a breakthrough emerged—Majumdar was spotted at Barpeta Road railway station in Assam. He had bypassed his connecting flight and taken the train instead. From there, he contacted his family and made his way home safely.(turn0news9, turn0news10, turn0search2, turn0search4, turn0search1, turn0search3, turn0search0)
Why It Matters: Key Takeaways
| Theme | Insight |
|---|---|
| Passenger Safety | The incident underscores how critical airline response must be during medical emergencies, not escalated by aggression. |
| Support Systems | A missing person scenario after such incidents calls for better coordination among airlines, security, and families. |
| Airline Accountability | Frustrations grew over the lack of prompt support or communication from IndiGo when Majumdar went missing. |
| Public Response | The viral clip generated widespread anger, empathy for Majumdar, and outrage over passenger behavior. |
Voices from the Scene
As the assault unfolded, one fellow passenger sharply retorted:
“You don’t have the right to hit anybody… He’s having a panic attack. Just give him some water.”(turn0news8)
This echoed the collective dismay and the need for empathy in moments of distress.
What Authorities Did
Assailant’s action: The passenger who slapped Majumdar—identified as Hafijul Rahman—was detained by CISF upon landing, documented as unruly and placed on IndiGo’s no-fly list.(turn0search1, turn0search3, turn0news8)
Search response: Assam and Kolkata police collaborated swiftly. Majumdar’s family, local authorities, and airline were all engaged in locating him—aided by social media’s reach.(turn0news9, turn0news10, turn0search2)
The Emotional Aftermath
Upon reuniting, Majumdar voiced frustration with how the airline handled the situation. He thanked his family and brought attention to the lack of institutional support in his hour of crisis:
“He expressed his distress over the incident…and voiced frustration over the lack of assistance from IndiGo staff… He ultimately left the matter to God.”(turn0search0)
Final Thoughts
What began as a medical emergency turned into a viral outrage and a worrying disappearance—but thankfully found a resolution. This incident highlights the urgent need for:
Better in-flight protocols for emergencies
Clearer support mechanisms for distressed passengers post-flight
Rapid, compassionate communication between airlines, families, and authorities
Stronger enforcement against unruly behavior aboard flights
May this serve as a reminder that behind every viral video lies a human story—and with empathy, vigilance, and solidarity, we can prevent panic from becoming tragedy.
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(with inputs from Dilip Singh)