New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- IndiGo Airlines on Saturday said that the passenger who allegedly slapped a fellow passenger mid-air on flight from Mumbai to Kolkata has been suspended from flying with the airline.

The airlines said in a statement that the decision has been taken in accordance with regulatory provisions, and the safety of passengers is the top priority.

"At IndiGo, the safety and well-being of our customers and crew remain our foremost priority. Following due diligence, the incident involving an unruly customer has been formally reported to the relevant authorities for necessary action. In line with our commitment to discourage such unruly behavior onboard flights, the individual has been suspended from flying on any IndiGo flight...