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Widow of Army officer in ICU after airlines deny wheelchair assistance at Delhi airport; netizens say ‘awful’

An 82-year-old woman fell at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after being denied a pre-booked wheelchair, leading to her admission to the ICU with a brain stroke and injuries, according to media reports.
The woman's family has filed complaints with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Air India, seeking action regarding the incident.
Air India acknowledged the incident and expressed concern for the woman's recovery, stating in a response that they would investigate the issue further.
Parul Kanwar, the woman's granddaughter, stated on social media that no first aid was provided, claiming her grandmother has been losing strength in her left side.

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Denied wheelchair, 82-year-old woman lands in ICU; Air India reacts

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