In a shocking incident, 33-year-old Boston doctor Sudipta Mohanty is under scrutiny for an alleged indecent act committed on a Hawaiian Airlines flight.
The incident, which took place in May 2022, has raised concerns about passenger safety and the conduct of professionals in public spaces.
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The incident by Sudipta Mohanty on Flight 90
On the Hawaiian Airlines Flight 90, traveling from Honolulu to Boston, Sudipta Mohanty reportedly committed an indecent act while seated next to a 14-year-old girl. The teenager, who was traveling with her grandparents, felt “disgusted and very uncomfortable,” according to reports from the New York Post. The identity of the young girl remains undisclosed to protect her privacy.
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Sudipta Mohanty, an internal medicine specialist and primary care doctor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, was accompanied by a female companion during the flight. This companion was asleep, resting on Mohanty’s shoulder when the alleged incident occurred.
Details of the incident by Sudipta Mohanty
According to the criminal complaint, Mohanty had covered himself with a blanket up to his neck. The teenager, referred to as “Minor A” in the complaint, noticed Mohanty’s leg bouncing up and down. After a trip to the restroom, she returned to find the blanket no longer covering him. Distressed, she moved to another seat next to a woman, avoiding causing a scene as her grandparents were asleep.
The investigation in Sudipta Mohanty case begins
After the flight, the teenager confided in her family about the unsettling experience. They promptly contacted Hawaiian Airlines, which in turn reached out to the FBI. The federal agency initiated an investigation into the matter.
On May 6, 2023, FBI agents approached Sudipta Mohanty for questioning. Appearing nervous, Mohanty claimed he had only kissed his female companion, suggesting the minor might have misunderstood the situation. However, when confronted about the specific act, he responded, “I have no recollection of that.”
Consequences for Sudipta Mohanty
Sudipta Mohanty worked at a hospital, and the hospital stated that he has been on leave since the allegations came out. He went to court and saw U.S. Magistrate Judge M. Page Kelley. After that, he was taken into custody. The New York Post says that he was freed on his own responsibility, but he has been told to stay away from people under 18 and places where they might be.
As the case goes on, it’s a stark warning of how important safety and being alert are, even in places like an aeroplane that seem safe. People are talking about how safe passengers are, what airlines should do, and what the bigger lessons are for workers in the public eye.
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