Manu Bhaker calls for motion in opposition to Air India staff for ‘harassment’

Tokyo Olympics medal prospect Manu Bhaker has demanded motion in opposition to two Air India staff for allegedly “harassing” and “insulting” the pistol shooter whereas she tried to board a flight to Bhopal from Delhi.
The 19-year-old Commonwealth Games and Youth Olympics gold medallist pistol shooter finally managed to board the plane on Friday night after the intervention of Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Manu, one of many nation’s brightest medal hopes on the upcoming Games, thanked Rijiju for his immediate intervention however can also be hoping for motion in opposition to the Air India officers at Delhi airport. Later, Air India, too, apologised for the conduct of of its workers.

IGI Delhi .Going to Bhopal (MP Shooting AcadmyFor my coaching i would like to hold weapons and ammunition, Request @airindiain Officials to offer little respect or a minimum of don’t Insult gamers each time &please don’t ask cash. I Have @DGCAIndia allow @HardeepSPuri @VasundharaBJP pic.twitter.com/hYO8nVcW0z
— Manu Bhaker (@realmanubhaker) February 19, 2021

Not permitting me to board flight AI 437 at IGI Delhi and asking now 10200rs Despite all legitimate Documentation and DGCA allow . Top of that Manoj Gupta Air india incharge doesn’t recognise DGCA @narendramodi @HardeepSPuri @AmitShah @VasundharaBJP shall I pay this Bribes or!!!! pic.twitter.com/1lnkoUxNiP
— Manu Bhaker (@realmanubhaker) February 19, 2021

Not permitting me to board flight AI 437 at IGI Delhi and asking now 10200rs Despite all legitimate Documentation and DGCA allow . Top of that Manoj Gupta Air india incharge and different workers is humiliating me regardless of I’ve 2 weapons and ammunition@KirenRijiju @HardeepSPuri ready sir? pic.twitter.com/UJ3G8jgVa9
— Manu Bhaker (@realmanubhaker) February 19, 2021
“They can be be held accountable for the harassment and insult I endured as trying to save their officials (Manoj Gupta and another security person of the airline) will only further damage Air India’s reputation,” Manu advised PTI from Bhopal.
The champion pistol shooter added, “Air India is now claiming that they had been simply asking for paperwork and doing their job however I’m certain the whole lot was captured by the CCTV cameras. You can examine…
“They snatched my mobile and deleted the picture which my mother clicked as the harassment went on.”

Think this kind behaviour isn’t acceptable .Manoj Gupta isn’t even human. He is treating me like I’m a prison. Also his safety incharge Such individuals want fundamental coaching of behaviour hopefully Aviation ministry will discover out &will ship him to proper place @HardeepSPuri pic.twitter.com/UlzLy3v974
— Manu Bhaker (@realmanubhaker) February 19, 2021

If you @airindiain will attempt to save culprits Manoj Gupta and that safety one that’s pic I shared. You will additional harm popularity of Air India . They even snatched my cellular and intentionally deleted pic which my mom snap throughout harassment. I hope @HardeepSPuri sir pic.twitter.com/EVc9SMZOPc
— Manu Bhaker (@realmanubhaker) February 19, 2021

Thank you each every body who assist me.Especially Who made my boarding attainable. Few additionally assume May be one sided and I acquired undue benefit. Sport ministry bears all my expense spent by me in any type Very clear if I needed to pay for any fallacious or proper cause it’s Govt cash.👇 pic.twitter.com/ztU7KH1BwX
— Manu Bhaker (@realmanubhaker) February 20, 2021
Having addressed the problem, Rijiju known as Manu “India’s pride.”
Air India additionally tendered an apology.
“Ma’am we are really sorry that you have faced inconvenience while travelling with us. We request you to kindly share details of the issue along with your contact details over DM for us to assist you,” Air India tweeted.

Dear Ms BhakerOur Delhi Airport staff has confirmed that the official at our counter had solely searched for legitimate paperwork as per guidelines for carriage of your weapon on board. (1/3) https://t.co/HCV87u6eha
— Air India (@airindiain) February 19, 2021

(3/3) Immediately after the official legitimate paperwork had been proven by you on the boarding level, u had been allowed to board.It could please be famous that Air India has at all times inspired and revered Sportspersons and have many an eminent sports activities legends working with us.
— Air India (@airindiain) February 19, 2021
Manu mentioned she needed to undergo the “ordeal” regardless of carrying all legitimate paperwork and clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for travelling together with her weapons and ammunition.
“But then they refused to recognise even DGCA and after I advised them that I journey incessantly with my ammunition and that I’m a shooter who’s going to symbolize India in Olympics, they mentioned ‘whether you play in nationals or Olympics it doesn’t matter to us’.
“Their conduct was unacceptable, I mean at least give some respect to athletes and don’t insult them every now and then. The main problem was not money but his behaviour. The ministry takes care of all our expenses,” she mentioned.
In one other put up, the air provider wrote, “Dear Ms Bhaker Our Delhi Airport team has confirmed that the official at our counter had only sought for valid documents as per rules for carriage of your weapon on board.”
On Friday, ISSF World Cup gold medallist Manu had lashed out on the AI officers and sought assist from the authorities in a sequence of tweets.
“Not allowing me to board flight AI 437 at IGI Delhi and asking now 10200rs Despite all valid Documentation and DGCA permit . Top of that Manoj Gupta Air india incharge and other staff is humiliating me despite I have 2 guns and ammunition,” she wrote tagging Rijiju and Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri.
“Think this type behaviour is not acceptable .Manoj Gupta is not even human. He is treating me like I am a criminal. Also his security incharge Such people need basic training of behaviour hopefully Aviation ministry will find out & will send him to right place.”
“Not allowing me to board flight AI 437 at IGI Delhi and asking now 10200rs Despite all valid Documentation and DGCA permit . Top of that Manoj Gupta Air india incharge doesn’t recognise DGCA. shall I pay this Bribes or,” she had tweeted.