The claim
The viral video shows a Hindu man slapping a Muslim passenger on an IndiGo flight.
Original review summary
FACTLY reports that the passenger who slapped Hossain Ahmed Majumdar was Hafijul Rahman, and that both men are Muslim. It says the incident occurred after Majumdar suffered a panic attack on an IndiGo flight.[S1]
Additional context
Bidhannagar Police said it received IndiGo’s complaint on 1 August 2025; the report says Rahaman was handed over to police and legal action was initiated. [S1]
IndiGo said on 2 August 2025 that Rahman had been placed on its no-fly list. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026