IndiGo passenger attempts to open emergency exit mid-air, gets arrested upon landing

IndiGo passenger attempts to open emergency exit mid-air, gets arrested upon landing

The passenger was also accused of misbehaving with the cabin personnel. 

He was also accused of misbehaving with the cabin personnel.
Business Today Desk
  • Sep 21, 2023,
  • Updated Sep 21, 2023, 6:53 PM IST

An IndiGo passenger was arrested on Thursday after he tried to open the emergency exit door of a flight mid-air. The incident happened on a flight which was coming from Guwahati in Assam. 

Biswajit Debnath, a 41-year-old man, began trying to forcibly open the emergency exit mid-flight. Quick to react, fellow passengers immediately intervened and managed to stop Debnath from carrying out the potential disaster.

Opening an emergency exit door mid-air is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious injuries or even death.

He was also accused of misbehaving with the cabin personnel. 

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