Hyderabad Airport News: Cab Driver Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of IndiGo Employee
Hyderabad Airport News
A 23-year-old cab driver has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an IndiGo cabin crew member while taking her to Rajiv Gandhi International (RGI) Airport in Hyderabad. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of airline employees, especially those travelling during late-night and early-morning shifts.
According to the police, the accused has been identified as Errapogu Prashanth, a resident of Shamshabad Mandal in Telangana’s Rangareddy district. He was arrested after the victim filed a complaint with the airport police.
Police said the incident occurred when the IndiGo employee was travelling in a cab assigned for her official commute to the airport for her night shift. During the journey, the driver allegedly diverted the vehicle from its usual route and drove towards an isolated under-construction area near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. According to the complaint, the driver stopped the vehicle and reportedly told the woman that he needed to use the washroom. Police allege that he then attempted to sexually assault her.
The woman reportedly resisted the alleged assault and managed to escape from the location. After she escaped, the accused allegedly fled from the scene. The victim later reached the Airport Outpost Police Station in Shamshabad and lodged a formal complaint describing the incident. Based on her statement, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Police registered a criminal case and immediately launched an investigation.
Investigators traced the accused soon after receiving the complaint. The cab driver, Errapogu Prashanth, was arrested and produced before a magistrate. The court subsequently remanded him to judicial custody while the investigation continues. Police stated that the case has been registered on charges related to the alleged sexual assault of the airline employee during her transportation to the airport.
Officials are continuing to collect evidence, question witnesses, and examine other details connected to the incident. Following the incident, airport authorities reviewed the safety arrangements provided to airline employees travelling to and from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Special attention is being given to transportation services used by cabin crew members and other airport employees who regularly work during late-night and early-morning hours.
Officials are expected to strengthen employee transport protocols to improve passenger safety and reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future. Thousands of airline employees, including pilots, cabin crew, ground staff, and maintenance workers, travel to airports at unusual hours because of airline schedules.
Many airlines arrange dedicated transportation for employees working night shifts to ensure they reach the airport safely. Security experts say that transport providers should carry out proper background verification of drivers, maintain GPS tracking, monitor vehicle movement in real time, and establish emergency response systems.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine all the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident. Authorities have stated that further legal action will be taken based on the evidence collected during the investigation.
The case has once again highlighted the importance of strong safety protocols for employee transportation in the aviation sector. Airport authorities, airlines, and cab operators are expected to work together to strengthen security arrangements for staff members who depend on company transport services.
Officials have assured that the matter is being treated seriously and that all necessary steps will be taken to ensure the safety and security of airport employees. The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates are expected as police continue their inquiry into the case.
Ajeet Yadav is an aviation enthusiast covering airline news, airports, aircraft, and industry developments through well-researched and reliable reporting.
