IndiGo Flier Who Hit Pilot Was Reportedly Headed For Honeymoon In Goa

The man claimed he was incensed because he had been inordinately delayed on his way to Goa for his honeymoon. The

The IndiGo passenger seen in a viral video slapping a pilot over a 13-hour flight delay has claimed to the police that he lost his cool as he was on his way to Goa for his honeymoon.

Sahil Kataria, 28, was arrested last evening and was released on bail shortly afterwards.

In the video filmed on the IndiGo flight (6E-2175) from Delhi to Goa on Sunday, Sahil Kataria was seen charging at Anup Kumar, the flight's co-captain, and hitting him. The pilot was making an announcement about delays because of dense fog. The passengers had reportedly been in the aircraft for 10 hours.