Air India pilot found dead in Delhi hotel

In New Delhi, an Air India pilot who was on a layover in the city for Boeing 787 conversion training was found dead in his hotel room, according to police reports. The pilot, who had previously worked with Air India Express, checked into a Vasant Kunj hotel on September 10 and was discovered unconscious the following day. Police ruled out any foul play and are conducting an inquest under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

Upon receiving a call about the ill health of a hotel guest, police arrived at the Vasant Kunj North police station on September 11 and found the pilot unresponsive. He was immediately taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead. His brother contacted the hotel manager, who discovered the pilot's room locked from the inside. With the aid of a master key, the manager unlocked the room, and the pilot was found unconscious.

A post-mortem examination was conducted at Safdarjung Hospital on September 12, with the final cause of death pending the receipt of the final medical opinion. Air India expressed deep sorrow over the pilot's passing, stating that he was on a layover rest in Delhi when he was found unresponsive. The airline is closely in touch with the pilot's family and providing them with support during this difficult time. Further investigation is ongoing.