Indian veteran spin bowler Harbhajan Singh expressed anger over Jet Airways pilot for the latter’s alleged racist remarks against two Indians including physically challenged man. The star cricketer along with the victims Punjabi and Bollywood music director Jatinder Shah and Bollywood marketing professional Pooja Singh Gujral were travelling on flight from Chandigarh to Mumbai on April 3.
“So called this Bernd Hoesslin a pilot with @jetairways called my fellow indian(u bloody indian get out of my flight)while he is earning here (Sic),” tweeted Harbhajan Singh from his official handle, @harbhajan_singh.
“Not only was he racist but physically assaulted a lady and abused a physically challenged man..absolutely disgraceful &shame on @jetairways (Sic),” tweeted Harbhajan, who went on to appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and make sure action is taken against the pilot. The cricket player demanded strict action against the pilot and such things should not be allowed or tolerated in our country..
A complaint was already lodged at the Sahar International Airport police station. Taking serious note of the issue, the Jet Airways agreed to give a written apology to the music director and his friend.