Marijuana recovered from an Air India co-pilot’s bag! It was confiscated from the pilot’s bag during a routine check at San Francisco airport in the USA. Strong action has been taken against the accused in this incident. The pilot has been deported from the USA and sent back to India.

It is known that this incident occurred on April 14. The pilot was in the passenger cabin of a flight from Delhi to San Francisco. He was responsible for flying the same aircraft back to Delhi. In aviation terminology, this process is called ‘positioning’. That is, the pilot was on duty. According to news sources, after the aircraft arrived in San Francisco, US officials found marijuana in the pilot’s bag during a search. Immediate action was taken against him. He was sent back to India on the next available flight.

After the aircraft arrived in San Francisco, US officials found marijuana in the pilot’s bag during a search. Immediate action was taken against him.

The matter has been reported to DGCA by Air India. Providing detailed information about the entire incident, it was stated that the pilot returned to Delhi on Thursday. Furthermore, issuing a stern warning of strict action against the accused pilot, the airline stated, ‘One of our crew members, who was traveling from Delhi to San Francisco on April 14 and was scheduled to operate the subsequent flight. However, he was deemed ‘unfit’ to operate that flight and has been repatriated to India.’

Following this, a warning was issued, stating, ‘Air India believes in a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of the law. We do not tolerate safety violations, misconduct, and unprofessional behavior at all. Appropriate and strict disciplinary action will be taken in this matter as per company regulations. Ensuring safety is always Air India’s highest priority.’

San Francisco airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) opened in 1927 and has grown to become one of the busiest airports in the United States and a major gateway to the Pacific Rim. It is notable for its iconic architecture, such as the International Terminal’s grand atrium, and for being the first airport in the U.S. to feature an accredited museum within its terminals.

Delhi

Delhi is India’s capital city, with a history spanning over two millennia, serving as the seat of several empires including the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals. It is a major cultural and political hub, renowned for its striking contrasts between ancient monuments like the Red Fort and Qutub Minar and modern government buildings. The city’s layered history is vividly reflected in its diverse neighborhoods, from the bustling streets of Old Delhi to the planned avenues of New Delhi, established as the imperial capital by the British in 1911.

San Francisco

San Francisco is a major coastal city in Northern California, founded in 1776 as a Spanish mission and presidio. It grew rapidly during the 1849 Gold Rush and was famously rebuilt after the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire. Today, it is known globally for landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, its historic cable cars, and its role as a center for technology and progressive culture.

DGCA

“DGCA” most commonly refers to the **Directorate General of Civil Aviation** in India, which is the national regulatory body for civil aviation. Established in 1946, it is responsible for regulating air transport services, enforcing civil air regulations, and ensuring aviation safety standards throughout the country.

Air India

Air India is the flag carrier airline of India, founded in 1932 by industrialist J. R. D. Tata as Tata Airlines. It began as a mail service and became a public company after India’s independence, famously known for its mascot, the “Maharaja,” and for operating long-haul routes like the first all-jet service between India and New York. After decades as a state-owned enterprise, it was reacquired by the Tata Group in 2022, marking a return to its original founders.