Jamsheer Athanikkal arrested after trying to open plane emergency exit
India
A Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi turned tense when a passenger, Jamsheer Athanikkal, tried to open the emergency exit while the plane was in the air.
He even damaged the window panel and threatened fellow passengers, putting everyone at risk.
The passenger was arrested upon the flight's arrival early on Thursday.
Athanikkal faces criminal intimidation charges
Once on the ground in Kochi on August 6, airline security filed a complaint and Athanikkal was arrested.
He now faces charges for criminal intimidation and endangering public safety under several laws.
Authorities pointed out that he tried to force open the aircraft's emergency exit and damaged its window panel, putting everyone at risk.