Man Missing After Flight Panic Found at Station

Assam  In a dramatic turn of events, Hussain Ahmed, a passenger who mysteriously went missing following a panic attack during a Mumbai-to-Kolkata IndiGo flight, has been found safe at a railway station in Barpeta, Assam. His disappearance had raised significant concern, especially after the in-flight commotion involving an alleged slap incident.

The incident unfolded aboard IndiGo flight 6E-2213, which was en route from Mumbai to Kolkata. Midway through the journey, Hussain reportedly suffered a severe panic attack, triggered by unknown reasons. Eyewitnesses suggest that an altercation broke out between him and another passenger, during which Hussain was allegedly slapped.

Following the incident, once the plane landed in Kolkata, airport authorities and CISF personnel attempted to locate and assist Hussain. However, he had vanished from the airport premises before they could intervene. His phone remained unreachable, and no contact was made with family or authorities, sparking fears for his safety.

Hussain’s sudden disappearance caught the attention of both the media and law enforcement. Efforts to trace him intensified, and CCTV footage was reviewed. However, no immediate leads emerged. His family, deeply worried, made public appeals for information about his whereabouts.

Almost 48 hours after the incident, relief came when Hussain was finally located at a railway station in Barpeta, Assam — over 1,000 kilometers away from Kolkata. It appears that in the grip of emotional distress, he left the airport and boarded a train without informing anyone.

Local sources in Barpeta reported that Hussain was in a visibly disturbed state when he arrived. After being identified by railway staff, authorities were notified, and he was safely taken into care. Medical professionals have now been brought in to assess his mental and emotional state.

Family members expressed deep relief upon hearing that Hussain was found unharmed. “He had never behaved like this before. We believe the incident on the flight really impacted him emotionally,” said a close relative.

The situation also sheds light on the importance of mental health awareness, especially during travel. Airline staff, though trained for emergency medical issues, often lack the resources or protocols to manage psychiatric or panic-related events mid-flight. This incident has sparked fresh debate on how airlines handle mental health crises onboard.

IndiGo Airlines has so far refrained from issuing a detailed statement but confirmed they are cooperating with authorities to investigate the entire sequence of events.

As Hussain recovers with his family by his side, the story serves as a reminder of how emotional well-being can be easily overlooked in high-stress environments. It also emphasizes the critical need for sensitivity and rapid response during such vulnerable moments. For now, a potentially tragic story has found a peaceful ending — thanks to timely public involvement and the coordinated effort of multiple agencies across the country.