Vistara sends report to DGCA and MOCA on alleged molestation of Dangal star Zaira Wasim

Vistara has now provided an official statement on the alleged molestation of Dangal star Zaira Wasim in the flight.

Cops have recorded Wasim's statement in Mumbai, where she landed after her harrowing flight during which, she alleges, a male passenger rubbed his foot along her neck and back.

Vistara in its statement to DGCA and MOCA stated the following:

Accused Passenger had asked the cabin crew not to disturb him and did not want to be served food as he was going to sleep. He was asleep all through the flight and he had a blanket on him

Zaira started to shout at the accused when Cabin crew were seated on their jump seat for landing. Crew did not realize it was an alleged incident of harassment and thought Zaira was shouting as she found the accused leg on her arm rest.

After landing, the crew spoke to Zaira and she moved away as she was in a state of shock.

Crew then spoke to the mother about the incident. Mother narrated the incident, and crew asked the mother why dint she alert them earlier. Mother then responded that she also learnt about the incident only in the final stage of the flight.

Cabin crew went looking for zaira but couldn't find her. Crew asked  Zaira's mother if she wants to file a complaint, Mother dint react at the moment as she was in a state of shock.

Crew asked the mother if accused needs to be stopped from going away from the terminal and dint get a response as the Mother also was looking for Zaira.

Vistara has shared the name, number and address of the accused with Mumbai Police.

The Mumbai Police has begun its investigation into the alleged molestation of Dangal star Zaira Wasim. Cops have recoreded Wasim's statement in Mumbai, where she landed after her harrowing flight during which, she alleges, a male passenger rubbed his foot along her neck and back.