IndiGo Airlines Damages Disability Advocate Sminu Jindal's Custom Wheelchair During Flight - MP Naveen Jindal Demands Action

Oct 13, 2025 05:38 pm CST

Disability rights advocate Sminu Jindal's custom wheelchair was severely damaged during an IndiGo flight from Goa to Delhi, sparking calls for improved airline protocols for handling assistive devices. Her father, MP Naveen Jindal, condemned the incident as part of a systemic issue affecting travelers with disabilities, while IndiGo has issued an apology and claims to be reviewing their procedures.