Man Assaults Passengers on IndiGo Flight, Bogota Airport Amid Seat Disputes

Two disturbing incidents involving physical assaults on passengers have recently come to light. In one case aboard an IndiGo flight, a man was caught on video slapping a fellow passenger who was reportedly having a panic attack; the aggressive passenger justified his behavior by claiming they were being disturbed, leading to widespread social media outrage and calls for the airline to take strict action. In another incident at Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport, businessman Héctor Santacruz violently assaulted human rights lawyer Claudia Segura for refusing to give up her seat next to his wife, striking her with his phone and slapping her face. The attack provoked a physical confrontation as bystanders intervened, and Santacruz was subsequently handcuffed and removed by security. Segura suffered physical injuries and may require psychological support, with a criminal complaint filed and criticism directed at the airport authorities’ handling of the situation. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about passenger safety and the urgent need for robust responses to such violent acts in travel settings.