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Senior Pilot Found Drunk In Sharjah Just prior To Flying:AI Ordered Inquiry

[New Delhi]) Senior Pilot Found Drunk In Sharjah Just prior To Flying :AI Ordered Inquiry
The commander of a Delhi-bound Air India flight from Sharjah via Kochi was found to be allegedly drunk by airport security just prior to flying, forcing the carrier to replace the senior crew member at the last minute,
PTI Quoting Air India said it is conducting an inquiry into the incident, which took place yesterday, and based on the findings action would be taken against the pilot.
.Sources said that the pilot was found drunk when he was going through a security check point. They added that the security officials informed the airline staff, after which he was taken off duty.