Passenger Held for Trying to Open Emergency Exit on Kochi-Bound Flight
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- Police arrested Jamsheer Athanikkal on Thursday after he allegedly attempted to open the emergency exit of Batik Air Flight OD231 and threatened crew and fellow passengers during a mid-flight disturbance from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi.
- The incident occurred between 9:30 PM and 11:05 PM as the Boeing 737 flew en route, with Athanikkal allegedly shattering the emergency exit's window panel using his foot, sending panic through the cabin.
- Cabin crew and fellow passengers restrained Athanikkal before the aircraft landed safely at Cochin International Airport, where CISF security personnel transferred him to the Nedumbassery Police Station for custody.
- Authorities booked Athanikkal under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for criminal intimidation, the Aircraft Act for safety violations, and the Kerala Police Act, though police said preliminary inquiries found no evidence of intoxication.
- Police are investigating the motive behind the outburst, noting Athanikkal reportedly told officers he felt anxious during his first time flying, with the inquiry ongoing to determine if deliberate intent existed.
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A shocking moment on a night flight to India: A passenger damages a window panel and tries to open the emergency exit.
Passenger tries to open emergency exit on Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight, damages window panel
NEW DELHI: A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit of a Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight mid-air, causing panic among passengers, police said on Thursday (Aug 6).
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A passenger aboard a Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi was arrested on Thursday after allegedly attempting to force open the aircraft's emergency exit while airborne. The traveler, who also damaged an exit window panel and verbally threatened fellow passengers and cabin crew, was restrained onboard before being taken into police custody upon landing in Kerala. 📰 Batik Air Flight Scare: Kuala Lumpur-Kochi Flight OD231 Passenger Attempt…
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A passenger on a Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi allegedly attempted to open the emergency exit and break an interior window panel. This caused panic on board the plane. Passengers and crew subdued him in time. Upon arrival in Kochi, police detained the suspect and began an investigation.
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