A passenger is arrested after allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit on a Kochi-bound aircraft during a flight from Kuala Lumpur, multiple reports say. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the man tries to force open the emergency exit while the aircraft is in the air. The FIR states that he damages the aircraft’s window panel during the attempt and threatens fellow passengers, creating a risk to the safety of those on board. The reports describe that the accused’s actions endanger passengers by interfering with the aircraft’s exit and causing disruption onboard. The incident is reported to have taken place mid-air, and the passenger is subsequently detained. The sources consistently attribute the allegations to the FIR, while providing the same core details: the attempted exit opening, the damage to part of the aircraft, and the threats made to other passengers. Further investigation and legal proceedings are expected to follow based on the FIR and related airline and police reports.
Passenger arrested for trying to open emergency exit on Kochi-bound flight mid-air
A passenger is arrested after allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit on a Kochi-bound aircraft during a flight from Kuala Lumpur, multiple reports say. According to the First Information Repor...
- A passenger is arrested for allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit mid-air on a Kochi-bound flight.
- The flight is reported to be travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi when the incident occurs.
- Police allege the passenger tries to force open the emergency exit.
- The FIR says the passenger damages a window panel of the aircraft.
- Authorities also allege the passenger threatens fellow passengers, creating a safety risk onboard.
The FIR alleged that Athanikkal tried to force open the aircraft's emergency exit, damaged its window panel and threatened fellow passengers, putting the safety of everyone on board at risk.
1 hour agoPassenger tries to open emergency exit midair on Kochibound flight arrested
3 hours agoFIR says he tried to force open the aircraft’s emergency exit, damaged its window panel and threatened fellow passengers, thereby endangering safety of those on board
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