Indian-origin 36-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting fellow traveller while flying on domestic flight
An Indian-origin man was accused of sexually assaulting a fellow passenger while flying on a domestic flight in the US, officials said.
The man has been identified as 36-year-old Bhaveshkumar Dahyabhai Shukla.
The US Justice Department said in a statement: "The defendant, Bhaveshkumar Dahyabhai Shukla, 36, of Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, was charged in a one-count indictment with abusive sexual contact in special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States."
If convicted, Shukla faces two years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and at least five years of supervised release.
Shukla is scheduled to appear on April 17, 2025, for an arraignment.
The indictment alleges that on January 26, 2025, on board an American Airlines flight from Bozeman to Dallas, Shukla engaged in sexual contact with another person without that other person’s permission.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case.
The FBI, ICE and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Police conducted the investigation.
The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
Fog can’t silence Modi: PM slams ‘cut and commission’ TMC in virtual Taherpur address
Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday renewed his attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in poll-bound West Bengal, accusing the ruling dispensation of stalling development projects in the state.
PM Modi’s Nadia rally in Bengal delayed as helicopter fails to land due to dense fog
Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally in West Bengal’s Nadia district on Saturday was delayed after his helicopter was unable to land due to dense fog, media reports said.
Horror on tracks: Rajdhani Express ploughs into elephant herd, eight killed in Assam
Guwahati/IBNS: Eight elephants were killed and one calf was injured after a herd was hit by an express train in Assam’s Hojai district in the early hours of Saturday, media reports said.
Viral video of foreign tourists exploring New Delhi with a local auto rickshaw driver steals hearts!
Sometimes, the most unforgettable travel experiences don’t come from famous landmarks or carefully planned itineraries—they come from unexpected encounters along the way. A recent viral video from New Delhi captures this beautifully, showing how a simple auto rickshaw ride with a local driver turned into a full day of laughter, stories, and shared discovery for a group of foreign travellers.
Latest News
India announces T20 WC 2026 squad: Shubman Gill misses out, Axar Patel back as vice-captain
Taipei metro attacks: Smoke grenades, stabbing rampage kill 3, trigger security alert across Taiwan
Fog can’t silence Modi: PM slams ‘cut and commission’ TMC in virtual Taherpur address
Two years, one room, mountains of trash: China’s esports hotel horror sparks gaming addiction debate
