As IndiGo struggles to return to normal operations after a severe crew shortage caused nationwide disruption, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has issued a strong warning, saying that the government will take “strict action” to set an example for the entire aviation sector.

Addressing the Rajya Sabha, the minister said the turmoil, which led to hundreds of flight cancellations and left thousands of passengers stranded, stemmed from IndiGo’s “internal crisis” following the rollout of the government’s revised passenger safety norms.

“We care for pilots, crew and passengers. We made it clear to all the airlines. IndiGo was supposed to manage the crew and roster. Passengers faced a lot of difficulties. We are not taking the situation lightly. We will take strict action. We will s

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