In a significant operation at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), four Air India SATS (AISATS) staffers and an Indian passenger were apprehended for their alleged involvement in a human trafficking racket. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) played a crucial role in exposing this illicit activity.
The passenger, identified as Diljot Singh, attempting to board a UK-bound flight raised suspicions when immigration officials found his travel documents “doubtful.” Refused boarding, Singh sought assistance from an AISATS staffer instead of airline personnel, leading to increased scrutiny.
CISF Steps In
Alerted by the suspicious behavior, CISF initiated an operation in collaboration with the Delhi Airport Authority. CCTV footage revealed AISATS staffers at the crew check-in counter aiding Singh and two others in the boarding process using “wrong or invalid” documents.
The implicated staffers—Rohan Verma, Mohammad Jahangir, Yash, and Akshay Narang—along with Singh, were handed over to Delhi Police, and a case has been registered against them.
Sanjay Gupta, CEO of AISATS, emphasized the company’s commitment to thwarting illegal activities. He stated that three individuals attempted illegal migration, with one apprehended during the operation. The involved staff has been suspended and promptly handed over to Delhi Police for further legal action.
AISATS, a joint venture between Tata-owned Air India and SATS Limited, provides various airport services.
This incident follows a similar case earlier this week, involving a charter jet grounded in France for suspected human trafficking. Two individuals were detained, and 25 passengers applied for asylum.
