Hyderabad: Apollo Hospitals Chairman airplane `deliberately’ damaged at Begumpet Airport; case registered
Aircraft registered as VT-PCR, was parked at Begumpet Airport for a two-week period ending on April 5, 2024
By Newsmeter Network Published on 25 Oct 2024 6:25 AM GMT
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Hyderabad: Police have launched an investigation after receiving a complaint about deliberate damage to an aircraft owned by Apollo Hospitals’ chairman.
The incident came to light on Thursday after Chief Security Officer of Apollo Hospitals Jagjeet Singh reported the matter to the Begumpet police.
According to Begumpet police, the aircraft registered as VT-PCR, was parked at Begumpet Airport for a two-week period ending on April 5, 2024.
During this time, the Hospital’s security team discovered deliberate damage to certain components of the aircraft. Although the damaged items fell under the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) requirements, the aircraft was allowed to take off. The aircraft was taken to Chennai.
Upon arrival in Chennai, additional damage to the aircraft's engine and avionics was discovered. Singh reported that the matter was brought to the attention of the Begumpet Airport Director and the Chief Security Officer of Begumpet Airport, but no significant assistance was provided.
After airport authorities failed to respond, Jagjeet Singh filed a police complaint.
The area where the aircraft was parked is covered by CCTV surveillance. Singh has requested a thorough investigation.
Based on the complaint, the police registered a case under section 336 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 427 (mischief causing damage) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on Thursday. Further investigations are ongoing to identify those responsible for the incident.
