Apollo Hospitals Chairman's aircraft damaged at Begumpet Airport; Investigation underway

Begumpet: The Begumpet police have initiated an investigation after receiving a complaint regarding damage to an aircraft owned by the Chairman of Apollo Hospitals. The incident was reported by Jagjeet Singh, the Chief Security Officer of the hospital, and came to light on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

According to the police information, the aircraft, registered as VT-PCR, was parked at Begumpet Airport for a two-week period that ended on April 5, 2024. During this time, the hospital’s security team identified damage to various components. Although these components were part of the minimum equipment list (MEL), the aircraft was cleared for departure and flew to Chennai.

After reaching Chennai, further damage to the aircraft’s engine and avionics was discovered. Jagjeet Singh mentioned that he reached out to both the Begumpet Airport Director and the Chief Security Officer but received no help. Following their inaction, he decided to file a police complaint.

The parking area of the aircraft is monitored by CCTV, and Jagjeet Singh has called for a comprehensive investigation. In light of his complaint, the police have registered a case under sections 336 and 427 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The investigation is currently ongoing to identify the individuals responsible for the damage to the aircraft owned by the Chairman of Apollo Hospitals.