GUWAHATI: Passenger arrested for sexually assaulting woman on IndiGo flight. The incident took place on a Mumbai-Guwahati flight. The complaint is that he misbehaved after raising the armrest of the seat when the lights on the night flight dimmed.

Airline officials said that he was immediately handed over to the police after reaching Guwahati airport. The police registered a case against him on the complaint of the woman. The airline said in an official statement that it will provide necessary assistance to the police investigation if necessary.

The woman said that she was sleeping and woke up to find the man close to her by lifting the armrest. Worried about her safety, she feigned sleep and hoped he would get up and leave. However, the woman said in the complaint that he came closer and grabbed her body.