Impostor Arrested for Posing as Singapore Airlines Pilot at Delhi Airport

In a bizarre turn of events, Sangeet Singh, a 24-year-old man from India, was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi for impersonating a Singapore Airlines pilot. Dressed in a complete pilot's uniform and carrying a forged ID, Singh wandered the airport's terminal, attracting the suspicion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

On April 25th, Singh was caught by CISF personnel while traversing the airport's metro sky-walk, which links terminals two and three. His repeated appearances in the same area raised alarms among the security staff. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that Singh used an ID business card maker app to forge a Singapore Airlines pilot ID.

Singh's deception extended beyond the airport, as he had also convinced his family that he had secured a job with the Star Alliance carrier. This claim was far from the truth, as his closest qualification was a 12-month Aviation and Hospitality course completed in Mumbai in 2020, far from the professional standards required for airline pilots.

Now facing multiple criminal charges under the Indian Penal Code, including cheating, forgery, and using a forged document, Singh's motivations remain a mystery. His arrest underscores the significant security measures in place at airports to prevent such impersonations, which pose not only security risks but also undermine public trust in airline operations.

This incident isn't isolated in the aviation industry, recalling a similar case in 2019 when another individual dressed as a Lufthansa pilot attempted to bypass long queues at the same airport. These cases highlight the ongoing challenges that airport security forces face in maintaining safety and integrity within the aviation sector.