New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- A shocking video caught on camera by a passenger onboard IndiGo flight 6E138 is doing the rounds on social media. The clip shows an 'unruly' passenger hitting a fellow traveller named Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar who reportedly suffered a panic attack. After the incident drew backlash online, the airlines issued a statement condemning the individual's actions and declaring that the action was taken against the miscreant as per protocol.

IndiGo on August 1 stated, "We are aware of an incident involving a physical altercation on board one of our flights. Such unruly behaviour is completely unacceptable and we strongly condemn any actions that compromise the safety and dignity of our passengers and crew."

It added, "Our crew...