Air India sacks the pilot-in-command of its Phuket–Delhi flight after he tests positive for drugs. NDTV and Mint report that the airline terminates his services following the failed drug test, citing the incident as a breach of safety and regulatory requirements.
In a statement, Air India says it follows a “zero-tolerance” approach to safety violations and compliance. The outlets focus on the airline’s position that drug use is incompatible with operating responsibilities. While both reports describe the same termination and the airline’s rationale, they do not provide additional details on the testing process, results timeline, or any further action by aviation or law-enforcement authorities.
