New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- The pilot of the recent Air India Phuket-Delhi flight, which encountered turbulence earlier this week, reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances in a dope test conducted upon arrival.

The Times of India, citing sources, reported the development on Sunday and added that Air India neither confirmed nor denied it but noted that while the tests were conducted, the results have not been shared.

An Air India spokesperson said, "We are aware that a post-flight screening test was conducted on the pilots in accordance with applicable protocols. However, the results of the test have not been shared with Air India, and we are therefore not in a position to comment on any findings."

The spokesperson further said, ...