An Air India cabin crew member was allegedly assaulted inside her hotel room in London. The airline confirmed the intrusion amid reports suggesting that the staffer may have been physically assaulted.
Late last night, Air India issued a statement on the "unlawful incident of intrusion" that occurred at a London hotel. The airline said it is providing not only immediate assistance but also professional counselling to help her and her colleagues cope with the traumatic event.
"We are deeply anguished by an unlawful incident of intrusion at a hotel, operated by a major international chain, that affected one of our crew members. We are providing all possible support to our colleague and their broader team, including professional counselling," the airline's statement read.
The airline has shifted its employees to a different hotel in London. Sources told NDTV that the motive of the attacker is not known, adding that the injuries to the crew member were not grievous.
The incident took place at a hotel in London's Heathrow and the accused, believed to be a Nigerian citizen, has been arrested, reports news agency IANS.
Air India's top management is in touch with the victim and the London Police are investigating the matter. Senior officials from the airline travelled to London after the incident, sources told NDTV.
Air India requested that the privacy of the crew member involved must be respected, as the matter is currently under investigation by London police. The airline also confirmed its cooperation with local authorities to ensure that the incident is thoroughly probed.
However, the airline has not officially commented on reports suggesting that the crew member may have been raped.
