Man arrested after trying to open Batik Air emergency door at 9,144m on flight from Malaysia to India
A 36-year-old man was arrested after attempting to open an emergency exit door and damaging a window panel on a Batik Air flight from Malaysia to India. The passenger, who acted erratically, was restrained by crew members and faces charges related to endangering public safety.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding aviation security and the management of disruptive passengers on international flights.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit door while travelling on a Batik Air flight from Malaysia to India at an altitude of about 9,144 metres.
According to People, the 36-year-old suspect, identified as Jamsheer Athanikkal, allegedly behaved erratically during the flight, which had departed from Malaysia for India recently.
An Indian Express report quoted a police officer as saying the incident occurred between 9.30pm and 11pm local time, with Jamsheer seated in 12A, Kosmo! Online reported.
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