Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:44am on 29 Jul 2025,Tuesday India Global
Indian-origin Delta Airlines pilot Rustom Bhagwagar, 34, was arrested from the cockpit of Flight 2809 at San Francisco International Airport on July 26. The arrest followed a months-long investigation by Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office into allegations of child sexual abuse. Bhagwagar faces five counts of oral copulation with a child under 10 and is held on $5 million bail. Homeland Security agents assisted in the dramatic arrest, which occurred minutes after landing. The investigation began in April after a report was filed. Delta Airlines has suspended Bhagwagar, stating zero tolerance for unlawful conduct. The arrest has sparked widespread outrage and concern over aviation safety and background checks. (PC: India Today)
